Is Etoricoxib-Ezact Effective In Treating Body Pains?

Posted on Thu, 9 Apr 2015

Question: I am having general body pain for quite some time. The Doctor has prescribed me ETORICOXIB - EZACT 90 mg tab once a day. How safe and effective it is?

Answered by Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Etoricoxib-efficacy and safety

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
Etoricoxib- EZACT is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and commonly prescribed for relief of pain.It blocks a substance in the body named as cyclo-oxygenase-2 (COX-2)-hence called COX-2 inhibitor
It is a quite effective pain-killer and has low GI side effect unlike other NSAID.

There however is an increased risk of myocardial infarction with COX-2 inhibitors on long term usage.

Regards

Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (29 hours later)

Dear Dr Biswas
Five years ago I had serious radiculopathy of cervical spondelesis, three years ago it was lumber and had to get MBB procedure done. Most of my tests are very normal. I am on thyroxin 100 mcg OD and Metaformin 500 mg twice a day for stress sugar intolerence, Duodart and Solifen for BPH. Right now having lower back pain mainly. Would you suggest any vitamins or supplements as well. Should I also continue Gabapentin with Etoricoxib. Kindly advise.
Regards

Answered by Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Gabapentin & Etoricoxib safety

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
Gabapentin can be taken for relief of neuralgic pain.
I would advise you to take some other safer analgesic than Etoricoxib.
The US FDA's Arthritis Drugs Advisory Committee declared that the cardiovascular risks of the drug outweigh its benefits for easing arthritis pain.
FDA advisers recommended against approval of Cox-2 inhibitor etoricoxib by a vote 20 to one in April 2012.

Regards

Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (1 hour later)

Dear Dr Biswas
Thank you very much for prompt response.
Which other Analgesic would you recommend.
Kindly advise soonest possible
Regards
XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Analgesics-suitable

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like piroxicam,Naproxen-to be taken along with antacids like pantoprazole.
Opioid analgesic like Tramadol with or without paracetamol.

Regards

Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar

Follow up: Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (2 hours later)

Thanks a lot Sir
Strength, I mean how much mg

Answered by Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Analgesics-suitable-follow-up

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Standard analgesic doses:-
Tab.Piroxicam (20 mg) 1 tablet once a day orally after food.
Tab. Naproxen (250 mg) 250 to 500 mg twice a day orally after food.
Tab.Tramadol Hydrochloride(50 mg) 50–100 mg every 6 hr orally (can be taken with meals or empty stomach) .
Tab. Paracetamol(500 mg) 1-2 tablets three times a day orally(can be taken with meals or empty stomach) .
Tab. Pantoprazole 20-40 mg daily orally before food

Duration of therapy should be as per doctor's advise.

Regards

Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (41 minutes later)

Thanks.
I have about 60 Tramgesic Flashtabs (by adcock ingram) Do you think these will ease pain. Sorry to bother you again and again.
Regads

Answered by Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Tramgesic Flashtabs

Detailed Answer:
Tramgesic Flashtabs contains Tramadol Hydrochloride 50 mg and It will serve the purpose .

Regards

Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (2 hours later)

Thank you very very much

Answered by Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Tramgesic Flashtabs

Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome
Regards

Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj