Etrik-P, Etoricoxib/ Paracetamol

Paracetamol is used in the treatment of reducing fever, and relieving pain such as headache, pain during menstruation, arthralgia, myalgia, dental pain and post operative pain.

Paracetamol inhibits and blocks the production of pain and inflammation-causing chemicals called prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are found throughout the body, but paracetamol mainly works on those in the brain that are responsible for pain and fever.

Patients who take Paracetamol may suffer from such side effects;

Allergic reaction,
Liver damage,
Diarrhoea

Etoricoxib is used as a pain reliever in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, arthralgia, myalgia, pain during menstruation and post operative pain.

Etoricoxib is known as an Anti-inflammatory painkiller. Etoricoxib is also known as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Etoricoxib works by easing pain and swelling causing inflammation. Etoricoxib works by blocking the effect cyclo-oxygenase-2 (COX-2) enzyme. This enzyme helps to make other chemicals, called prostaglandins, in the body. Some prostaglandins are produced at sites of injury or damage, and cause pain and inflammation. Etoricoxib works By blocking the effect of COX-2 enzymes, fewer prostaglandins are produced, which means pain and inflammation are eased.

Some of the potential side effects of Etoricoxib can include the symptoms below;

Abdominal pain,
Palpitations,
Constipation,
Edema,
Diarrhoea,
Dyspepsia,
Nausea,
Vomiting,
Headache,
Heartburn,
Gastric,
Dizziness,
Increased blood pressure,
Flatulence.