Nucoxia 90mg Injection
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Product introduction
Nucoxia 90mg Injection is a pain-relieving medicine used for relieving moderate pain and swelling of joints associated with different forms of gout and arthritis. It alleviates pain, redness, and swelling in cases following surgery or in cases where oral administration is not possible.
Nucoxia 90mg Injection is generally administered by a healthcare professional. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should use it regularly and should not discontinue using the medicine until your doctor tells you it is alright to stop.
The most common side effects of this medicine include injection site reactions (such as pain, redness, and swelling), edema, dizziness, headache, irregular heartbeat, upset stomach, and increased blood pressure. These are not usually serious but if you are worried, ask your doctor about ways of reducing or preventing them. It may also cause dizziness and fatigue. You should not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting treatment with this medicine. You should also avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Heavy drinking can cause excessive drowsiness.
Uses of Nucoxia Injection
Benefits of Nucoxia Injection
In Pain relief
Nucoxia 90mg Injection is used for short-term relief of pain, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect joints and muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It can help relieve pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis or even after a dental (tooth-related) surgery.
Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Side effects of Nucoxia Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Nucoxia
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
- Palpitations
- Upset stomach
- Dizziness
- Headache
- High blood pressure
- Stomach inflammation
- Abdominal pain
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Edema (swelling)
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Gastro-esophageal reflux disease
- Dyspepsia
- Oral ulcer
- Increased alanine aminotransferase
- Increased aspartate aminotransferase
- Ecchymosis (discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath)
- Weakness
- Flu-like symptoms
- Flatulence
- Dry socket
How to use Nucoxia Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Nucoxia Injection works
Nucoxia 90mg Injection 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).
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Nucoxia 90mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Nucoxia 90mg Injection 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Nucoxia 90mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Nucoxia 90mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Nucoxia 90mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Nucoxia 90mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Nucoxia 90mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Nucoxia 90mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Nucoxia Injection?
If you miss a dose of Nucoxia 90mg Injection, consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Nucoxia 90mg Injection 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 Nucoxia 90mg Injection if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
- Nucoxia 90mg Injection 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 Nucoxia 90mg Injection if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Sulfone and Pyridine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
NSAID's -Selective COX-2 Inhibitors
Interaction with drugs
Taking Nucoxia with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Patient concerns
FAQs
How long do I need to take Nucoxia 90mg Injection?
You need to take Nucoxia 90mg Injection as long as your doctor recommends taking it. For dental pain, it is usually prescribed for 3 days, but if it is being used for acute pain conditions then it should be given as long as the pain lasts and not exceeding 8 days. Usually, for arthritis, it is prescribed for long-term use, which may vary from person to person.
How should Nucoxia 90mg Injection be taken?
Take Nucoxia 90mg Injection exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow it whole with a glass of water. Nucoxia 90mg Injection can be taken with or without food. Taking the medicine without food can enhance the working of the medicine. Furthermore, do not exceed the dose recommended by your doctor.
Does Nucoxia 90mg Injection cause sleepiness?
In some patients Nucoxia 90mg Injection causes sleepiness, feeling of spinning (vertigo), and dizziness. If one experiences these symptoms then driving or operating machinery should be avoided.
Does Nucoxia 90mg Injection have any effect on birth control pills?
Taking Nucoxia 90mg Injection with birth control pills and hormonal replacement therapy may increase the chances of side effects. Hence, consult the doctor who will suggest an alternative method of birth control.
Can I take aspirin while taking Nucoxia 90mg Injection?
Aspirin can be taken in low doses when you are using it for the prevention of stroke and heart attack. You should not stop low-dose aspirin without talking to your doctor. It is advised that while taking Nucoxia 90mg Injection you should not take high doses of aspirin and other anti-inflammatory medicines, as they may increase your risk of stomach ulcers.
How long does Nucoxia 90mg Injection take to work?
Pain relief has been observed after about 4 hours of starting Nucoxia 90mg Injection. Full effect may take a little longer and may vary from person to person.
Is Nucoxia 90mg Injection a painkiller?
Yes, Nucoxia 90mg Injection is a pain killer. It helps to reduce pain and inflammation in the joints and muscles due to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and gout. It is also used to relieve dental pain after dental surgery.
Is Nucoxia 90mg Injection bad for kidneys?
People with impaired kidney function or with severe heart failure or severe liver problems (liver cirrhosis) need to be careful while taking Nucoxia 90mg Injection since the medicine can further impair the function. The uncommon side effects of Nucoxia 90mg Injection related to kidneys include proteins in urine, serum creatinine increased, and kidney failure.
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