10 best analogues of Arcoxia

The drug Arcoxia belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. Most often, Arcoxia is used for chronic back pain, after dental operations and for rheumatological diseases that are accompanied by severe pain. The price of Arcoxia, on average, ranges from 10 to 30 euro, which is expensive for most people. Consider cheaper, but no less effective analogues of Arcoxia.

List of top 10 analogues and cheap substitutes for Arcoxia according to KP

Celebrex

The main active ingredient in the composition is celecoxib. Celebrex is used as an anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic agent. The drug is often prescribed for arthritis and arthrosis to quickly get rid of pain. Like Arcoxia, Celebrex is a selective NSAID and practically does not irritate the gastrointestinal mucosa.

Contraindications: hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, the period after coronary artery bypass grafting, age up to 18 years, pregnancy and lactation, inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and intestines in the acute stage. Not recommended for people with allergic reactions, bronchial asthma.

Naproxen

The main substance in the composition is the eponymous naproxen. The drug is used in the complex therapy of rheumatoid diseases, as well as an anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic agent for infectious diseases of the upper respiratory tract, adnexitis, headache and toothache.

Contraindications : hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, bronchial asthma, urticaria or allergic reactions after taking acetylsalicylic acid or other NSAIDs. Use with caution in people with allergic reactions and chronic diseases of the digestive system.

Nurofen

The main active ingredient in the composition is ibuprofen. Nurofen is a fairly popular drug that is used as an antipyretic and analgesic for muscle and joint pain. It is often prescribed for menstrual cramps and to treat fever.

Contraindications : hypersensitivity to ibuprofen, severe heart, liver and kidney failure, hemophilia and other hematopoietic disorders, pregnancy (3rd trimester), children under 6 years of age (in the form of tablets).

Movalis

The main active ingredient in the composition is meloxicam. Movalis is an effective replacement for Arcoxia. The drug is used to treat arthritis, arthrosis, neuralgia and muscle pain. The drug has a fast analgesic effect.

Contraindications: severe renal and hepatic insufficiency, active gastrointestinal bleeding, pregnancy and lactation, children under 12 years of age.

Voltaren

The active ingredient in Voltaren is diclofenac sodium. The drug is available in the form of tablets, injection solution, patch, rectal suppositories and gel for external use. Voltaren is usually used to treat sciatica, osteoarthritis, neuralgia and muscle pain, as it has a good analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect.

Contraindications : exacerbation of peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum, bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract, hyperkalemia, inflammatory diseases of the liver and intestines, breastfeeding, children under 12 years of age.

Nise

The drug Nise contains nimesulide and belongs to the NVPS group. This inexpensive and effective substitute for Arcoxia is used to treat pain symptoms in neuralgia, bursitis, rheumatism, bruises and muscle strains, and toothache. Since the drug can adversely affect the gastrointestinal tract, it is necessary to try to take it in the shortest possible course.

Contraindications : hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, liver failure and liver disease, inflammatory processes in the intestines, pregnancy and lactation, children under 12 years of age.

Indomethacin

Another inexpensive and effective replacement for Arcoxia is Indomethacin. The drug is used in the complex therapy of arthritis, bursitis, neuritis. It has analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effects.

Contraindications: hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, “aspirin” asthma, peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum, congenital heart defects, blood diseases, proctitis, hemorrhoids, pregnancy and lactation, children under 14 years of age.

Ketanov MD

The main active ingredient in the composition is ketorolac. Ketanov MD has a strong analgesic effect, so it is prescribed for the treatment of various pain syndromes, including in the postoperative period and for cancer patients. Due to the negative effect on the gastrointestinal tract, it is necessary to take the drug in minimal doses and not use it for a long time.

Contraindications: hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, erosive and ulcerative lesions of the gastrointestinal tract, active gastrointestinal bleeding, inflammatory bowel disease (including ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease), severe renal and hepatic insufficiency, acute myocardial infarction, pregnancy and lactation, age up to 16 years.

Nimesil

Nimesil contains the active ingredient nimesulide. The drug is available in the form of soluble granules for the preparation of a suspension and has a pronounced anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect. It is used to treat acute pain after injuries and operations, with neuralgia, joint diseases, toothaches.

Contraindications: hypersensitivity to nimesulide, chronic inflammatory bowel disease, febrile syndrome with colds and acute respiratory viral infections, suspected acute surgical pathology, peptic ulcer of the stomach or duodenum in the acute phase, erosive and ulcerative lesions of the gastrointestinal tract, pregnancy and lactation, children under 12 years of age.

Aertal

Another effective replacement for Arcoxia from the NVPS group. Aertal contains aceclofenac. The drug has a pronounced analgesic effect, so it is often prescribed for the treatment of arthritis, arthrosis and toothache.

Contraindications : erosive and ulcerative lesions of the gastrointestinal tract in the acute phase, hematopoietic disorders, severe renal and hepatic insufficiency, pregnancy and lactation, age up to 18 years.

How to choose an analogue of Arcoxia

All NSAIDs differ in their mechanism of action, chemical structure, severity and duration of action. Also, drugs differ in the effectiveness of the anti-inflammatory effect and analgesic effect.

Since there are many selection criteria, it is worth considering important points when choosing an effective analogue of Arcoxia:

• taking the drug 1 time per day;
• long-term use is allowed (suitable for the treatment of chronic pain);
• as safe as possible for the stomach.

Reviews of doctors about the analogues of Arcoxia

Many therapists and traumatologists speak positively about drugs with celecoxib as an active ingredient. It has a pronounced analgesic effect and minimally affects the gastric mucosa. Doctors also recommend indomethacin for use. It has a strong anti-inflammatory effect and quickly helps relieve pain.

At the same time, experts emphasize that despite the large number of painkillers, only a doctor can choose the necessary drug.

Popular questions and answers

We discussed important issues related to Arcoxia analogues with therapist Tatyana Pomerantseva.

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