Parecoxib Pharmacology

Parecoxib

About Parecoxib
NSAID, A COX2 selective inhibitor, Analgesic,antiinflammatory.
Mechanism of Action of Parecoxib
Parecoxib is a prodrug of Valdecoxib which inhibit COX-2 enzyme selectively (COX-2 is produced in response to tissue injury and causes tissue inflammation and thus pain. It works by converting arachidonic acid into a specific prostaglandin which communicates the need for inflammation to the surrounding tissue). This results the anti-inflammatory action.
Pharmacokinets of Parecoxib
Absorption- Rapidly and completely absorbed after administration.
Distribution- Widely distributed in the body as its plasma protein bound form. 98% bound to the plasma proteins.
Metabolism-It is metabolized in the liver.
Excretion- Excreted through urine and faeces.
Onset of Action for Parecoxib
N/A
Duration of Action for Parecoxib
N/A
Half Life of Parecoxib
N/A
Side Effects of Parecoxib
1. Gastrointestinal disturbances
2. Vertigo
3. Fluid retention
4. Renal failure
5. Photosensitivity
Contra-indications of Parecoxib
1. Hypersensitivity to the drug
2. Hypersensitivity to aspirin or other Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
3. Hepatic impairment
4. Cardiac failure
Special Precautions while taking Parecoxib
1. Cardiac diseases
2. Hepatic impairment
3. Renal impairment
Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Contraindicated
Children Related Information
Contraindicated
Indications for Parecoxib
1. Dysmenorrhea (Pain with your menstrual period)
2. Osteoarthritis
3. Rheumatoid arthritis
4. Acute gout
Interactions for Parecoxib
N/A
Typical Dosage for Parecoxib
General dose -
Adult-
Intramuscular or intravenous -
First dose - 40 mg.
Maintenance dose - 20-40 mg every 6-12 hours.


Schedule of Parecoxib
N/A
Storage Requirements for Parecoxib
Store in a cool and dark place.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Parecoxib
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Parecoxib
Give symptomatic and supportive treatment. Induce gastric emesis and administer activated charcoal to reduce further adsorption of drugs.

Home Delivery for Parecoxib in Your City

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However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for parecoxib and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for parecoxib may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take parecoxib only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for parecoxib before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for parecoxib with the pharmacy.

Parecoxib is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for parecoxib might be better known than parecoxib itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have parecoxib in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for parecoxib.