Uses of Chitogast 30

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Chitogast 30 is effective in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, acute gout and primary dysmenorrhea... To use the drug effectively, patients need to learn some information about its uses and dosage. and note when using Chitogast 30 in the article below.

1. What is Chitogast 30?


Chitogast 30 belongs to the group of pain relievers, antipyretics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and treats gout or osteoarthritis. The drug is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets, packing specifications: Box of 3 blisters x 10 tablets.
Ingredients in Chitogast 30:
Active ingredient Etoricoxib 30mg; Excipients with sufficient drug content: Calcium hydrogenphosphate anhydrous, Avicel M102, Magnesium stearate, Aerosil, croscarmellose sodium, HPMC, Lactose, Indigo carmin lake color, Titanium dioxide, Triacetin, Yellow iron oxide, carnauba wax just enough for 1 tablet.

2. What are the effects of Chitogast 30?


Chitogast 30 is effective in the treatment of the following diseases:
Acute and chronic osteoarthritis; Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis; Acute gouty arthritis; Symptomatic treatment of primary dysmenorrhea; Relief of acute and chronic pain.

3. Dosage of Chitogast 30


How to use Chitogast 30:
Chitogast 30 is taken orally. Take the medicine before or after a meal. Chitogast dosage 30 for adults:
Treatment of osteoarthritis: Chitogast dose 30mg/time/day. Increase dose 60mg/time/day if symptoms do not improve; Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis: Chitogast dose 90mg/time/day; Treatment of acute gouty arthritis: Chitogast dose 120mg / time / day, used up to 8 days; Chronic pain relief: Chitogast dose 60mg/time/day; Acute pain relief, primary dysmenorrhea: Chitogast dose 120mg/time/day. Chitogast 30 Dosage for Children and Adolescents:
Chitogast is not recommended if under 16 years of age. Chitogast dosage 30 for patients with liver failure:
Patients with mild liver failure: Chitogast dose 60mg/time/day; Patients with moderate hepatic impairment: Chitogast dose 30mg/time/day. Note: Chitogast 30 dosage above is for reference only. The specific dosage of Chitogast 30 depends on the condition and the progression of the disease. To get the right dose of Chitogast 30, patients need to consult a doctor or medical professional.

4. Contraindications to using Chitogast 30


Do not use Chitogast 30 in the following cases:
Patients with hypersensitivity to the active ingredient Etoricoxib or any ingredient in Chitogast 30; People with gastrointestinal ulcers or acute gastrointestinal bleeding; Patients with severe liver failure, creatinine clearance less than 30ml/min; Patients with intestinal disease, severe congestive heart failure, ischemic heart disease, peripheral artery disease, cerebrovascular disease have been identified; Children and adolescents under 16 years of age, pregnant or lactating women are contraindicated to use the drug.

5. Note when using Chitogast 30


Chitogast 30 should be used with caution in the following cases:
Patients with risk factors for cardiovascular events such as hypertension/lipidemia, diabetes, smoking... need to be careful. use Chitogast 30 drug carefully; During treatment with Chitogast 30 it is necessary to monitor blood pressure regularly. If blood pressure is elevated, another treatment regimen must be changed; Use Chitogast 30 with caution in dehydrated patients. Should rehydrate before taking Chitogast 30; Antihypertensive agents should be used with caution in patients with pre-existing heart failure, edema, and impaired left ventricular function; Patients with liver/kidney/heart dysfunction and elderly patients must be closely monitored and when symptoms worsen; Chitogast 30 should be used with caution in patients over 65 years of age with a history of gastrointestinal perforation, ulceration or bleeding.

6. Side effects of Chitogast 30


Besides the therapeutic effects, Chitogast 30 may also cause patients to experience some side effects such as:
Nervous system: Taste disturbance, anxiety, restlessness, blurred vision, insomnia/sleep chickens, appear hallucinating...; Circulatory system: Thrombocytopenia, palpitations, angina, congestive heart failure, tachycardia, paroxysmal hypertension...; Respiratory system: Bronchospasm ; Digestive system: Abdominal pain, diarrhea, gastrointestinal ulcers, nausea and vomiting, hepatitis jaundice...; Urinary system: Renal failure; Immune system and metabolism: hypersensitivity reactions, anaphylaxis, hyperkalemia; Other side effects: Itching, urticaria, erythema, angioedema... During the course of treatment, if any abnormal manifestations appear suspicious of the use of Chitogast 30, the patient should notify the patient. with your doctor for timely treatment.

7. Interactions with other drugs


Possible interactions when using Chitogast 30 simultaneously with the following drugs:
Warfarin ; Rifampin is a strong inducer of hepatic metabolizing enzymes, reducing the plasma area under the curve (AUC) of the active ingredient Etoricoxib by 65% ​​in Chitogast 30 by 65%. Monitor for methotrexate toxicity when co-administered with Etoricoxib. daily dose of 90mg; Etoricoxib reduces the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors; Etoricoxib may increase plasma lithium concentrations; Concomitant use of low-dose aspirin with Etoricoxib may accelerate gastrointestinal ulceration and other complications; Oral contraceptives. The article has provided information about the uses, doses and precautions when using Chitogast 30. To ensure safety for your health and maximize the effectiveness of your treatment, you need to take Chitogast 30 exactly as directed by your doctor.

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