There is no known drug interaction between colchicine and etoricoxib, so the two can usually be taken together, as prescribed by the doctor.
1. Colchicine is mainly used for the treatment of familial Mediterranean fever, prevention and treatment of gout, acute pericarditis, multiple recurrent pericarditis, prevention of post pericardiotomy syndrome.
Adverse effects of this product include diarrhea, sore throat, nausea, cramps, vomiting, alopecia, lactose intolerance.
Will interact with colchicine are grapefruit juice, atazanavir, amprenavir, vinpocetine, diltiazem, erythromycin, clarithromycin, lopinavir, nilotinib, and so on, and is strictly prohibited to co-administer.
2. Etoricoxib is mainly used for the treatment of signs and symptoms of acute and chronic stages of osteoarthritis, but also for the treatment of acute gouty arthritis, primary dysmenorrhea.
Adverse effects of this product include odontitis, anemia, edema/fluid retention, headache, dizziness, arrhythmia, palpitations (rapid heartbeat, often accompanied by panic), and constipation.
It is contraindicated in patients who are allergic to any of the components of the product, in patients with active peptic ulcers or active gastrointestinal bleeding, severe hepatic dysfunction, ischemic heart disease, and in pregnant women, lactating females, and patients under sixteen years of age.
Interactions with etoricoxib can occur with aspirin, benoate, p-aminosalicylic acid calcium, hydroxybenzimidazole, salicylic acid, ethylsalicylamide, etc., and joint use is strictly prohibited.
It is recommended that patients who are unwell go to a regular hospital for timely consultation and follow the doctor’s instructions for symptomatic treatment.