Etoricoxib+pregabalin
About
Etoricoxib+pregabalin is a combination medicine used to treat neuropathic pain associated with spinal cord injury or diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Also, it is used to treat fibromyalgia (widespread muscle pain and tenderness) and post-herpetic neuralgia (lasting pain in the areas of skin where you has shingles). Neuropathic pain is a chronic progressive nerve disease that causes nerve pain due to nerve damage or malfunctioning of the nervous system. A feeling of numbness and loss of sensation is also common with neuropathic pain.
Etoricoxib+pregabalin is a combination of Etoricoxib (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) and Pregabalin (anticonvulsant). Etoricoxib works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain responsible for causing pain and symptoms of inflammation, such as redness and swelling. Pregabalin affects the chemicals in the brain that send pain signals across the nervous system. It works by binding to the specific site on voltage-gated calcium channels; this helps in relieving nerve pain. Together, Etoricoxib+pregabalin helps in providing relief from pain.
Take Etoricoxib+pregabalin as prescribed. You are advised to take Etoricoxib+pregabalin for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. Sometimes, Etoricoxib+pregabalin may cause common side effects such as dizziness, headache, swelling of ankles or feet, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, or stomach pain. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
If you are allergic to Etoricoxib, Pregabalin or any of its contents, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before taking Etoricoxib+pregabalin. Avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy or have blurred vision after taking Etoricoxib+pregabalin. Avoid alcohol consumption with Etoricoxib+pregabalin as it may increase the risk of liver damage.
Uses of Etoricoxib+pregabalin
Medicinal Benefits
Etoricoxib+pregabalin contains Etoricoxib and Pregabalin used to treat neuropathic pain associated with spinal cord injury or diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Also, it is used to treat fibromyalgia (widespread muscle pain and tenderness) and post-herpetic neuralgia (lasting pain in the areas of skin where you has shingles). Etoricoxib is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain responsible for causing pain and symptoms of inflammation such as redness and swelling. Pregabalin is an anticonvulsant that affects the chemicals in the brain that send pain signals across the nervous system. Thus, it helps in relieving nerve pain. Together, Etoricoxib+pregabalin helps in providing relief from pain.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Etoricoxib+pregabalin
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Swelling of ankles or feet
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dry mouth
- Stomach pain
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
If you are allergic to Etoricoxib, Pregabalin or any of its contents, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before taking Etoricoxib+pregabalin. Avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy or have blurred vision after taking Etoricoxib+pregabalin. Avoid alcohol consumption with Etoricoxib+pregabalin as it may increase the risk of liver damage. If you have blurred vision or notice any changes in vision while taking Etoricoxib+pregabalin, consult your doctor immediately. If you are receiving long-term therapy, your doctor may recommend regular blood tests to monitor your liver functioning.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking or have taken recently, including prescription, and non-prescription medicines, vitamins or herbal supplements.
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: If you have congestive heart failure, serious liver diseases, increased blood pressure, kidney or inflammatory bowel diseases, gastrointestinal bleeding, and inflammatory bowel diseases, inform your doctor before taking Etoricoxib+pregabalin.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafeAvoid consumption of alcohol while taking Etoricoxib+pregabalin as it may increase the risk of liver damage.
Pregnancy
consult your doctorLimited data available on the effect of Etoricoxib+pregabalin in pregnancy. Hence, if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, inform your doctor before taking Etoricoxib+pregabalin. Your doctor may give this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctorLimited data available on the effect of Etoricoxib+pregabalin on breastfeeding. Hence, if you are a nursing mother, inform your doctor before taking Etoricoxib+pregabalin. Your doctor may give this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Driving
cautionAvoid driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy or have blurred vision after taking Etoricoxib+pregabalin.
Liver
consult your doctorIf you have any liver disease, please inform your doctor before taking Etoricoxib+pregabalin.
Kidney
consult your doctorIf you have any kidney disease, please inform your doctor before taking Etoricoxib+pregabalin.
Children
consult your doctorLimited information is available. Therefore, please consult a doctor before giving Etoricoxib+pregabalin to children.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Include cayenne pepper in your diet, as it can help in lowering neuropathic pain.
- Exercising regularly helps in improving overall health and combating pain.
- Rest well, and get plenty of sleep.
- Try taking a warm bath, as it can be soothing.
- Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
- Meditation and yoga can help lower stress, decrease pain sensitivity and improve coping skills.
- Acupuncture can be helpful by stimulating pressure points.
- Using essential oils for massages can help increase circulation.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Neuropathic pain: Neuropathic pain is caused by damaged sensory nerves. It is caused by persistent, progressive nerve illness, infection, or damage. The pain may be intermittent or constant, and it may feel like prickling, stabbing, tingling, or burning. Neuropathic pain is also characterized by numbness and loss of sensation. Normally, the body sends pain signals when there is an injury, but with neuropathic pain, the pain is not triggered by an injury; instead, the body transmits pain signals unpromptedly. Symptoms include unprovoked pain, unpleasant feelings, shooting, searing, or stabbing pain, difficulty resting or sleeping, and evoked pain (pain generated by events that are normally not uncomfortable).
FAQs
Etoricoxib+pregabalin contains Etoricoxib and Pregabalin. Etoricoxib works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain responsible for causing pain and symptoms of inflammation, such as redness and swelling. Pregabalin affects the chemicals in the brain that send pain signals across the nervous system. It works by binding to the specific site on voltage-gated calcium channels; this helps in relieving nerve pain. Together, Etoricoxib+pregabalin helps in providing relief from pain.
Etoricoxib+pregabalin may cause blurred vision in some people. Therefore, avoid driving until your vision is clear. However, if you notice any changes in vision while taking Etoricoxib+pregabalin, please consult a doctor immediately.
Etoricoxib+pregabalin may cause dry mouth as a common side effect. To avoid such side effects, drink plenty of water, regularly rinse your mouth, practice good oral hygiene and suck on sugarless candy. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult your doctor.
