Coxet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Coxet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
UNSAFE
Coxet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Coxet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Coxet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Coxet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
CAUTION
Coxet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Coxet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Coxet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Medicine Overview of Coxet 90mg Tablet
Introduction
Coxet is a pain relieving medicine. It is used for relieving moderate pain and swelling of joints associated with different forms of gout and arthritis. It is also used for short-term treatment of moderate pain after dental surgery in people 16 years of age and older. Coxet can be taken with or without food. The dose depends on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should take it as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for longer than recommended. The most common side effects of this medicine include...
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Uses of Coxet
Pain relief
Side effects of Coxet
Common
Stomach pain
Diarrhea
How to use Coxet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Coxet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Coxet works
Coxet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) called COX-2 inhibitors. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Quick Tips
Coxet helps relieve pain and inflammation.
It may cause fewer stomach problems as compared to other NSAIDs like Ibuprofen or Naproxen.
It may cause dizziness and fatigue. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Do not consume alcohol while on treatment with this medicine as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
Regularly monitor your blood pressure while taking this medicine, particularly in the first two weeks after starting treatment.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease.
During long-term treatment, your doctor may want to take regular blood tests to monitor your liver function.
Do not take Coxet if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.