Currently in Russia, locomotor system diseases are becoming more common, while the disease itself is becoming younger. Since the diseases of ODA are now very common, Russian manufacturers of pharmaceuticals began to produce cheaper analogs of expensive foreign medicines.
Arkoksia( Arkoksia, Etorikoksib) is one of the expensive drugs of foreign origin from joint diseases. Among others, it is often prescribed for osteoarthritis and arthritis of various genesis.
The manufacturer of the drug Arkoksia is the Dutch firm Merck Sharp and Doum B.V., it is she who developed numerous drugs that help fight bones and joints.
About the pros and cons of
Many patients who have been prescribed this drug are interested in its cost, it is clear that the price depends on several factors: the place of residence, the company that produced it, from the price policy of the pharmacy in which the medicine is bought.
Average cost of Arkoksia by region may differ, and it ranges from 260 to 400 rubles. This is the price for packaging, in which there are seven tablets. But this amount is not enough for one stage of treatment, so it will take at least three plates and their cost will be about 1100 rubles.
The main component, which is included in the preparation, is etorikoksib. The tablets themselves are of different colors, from white to light pink. Their color depends on the amount of active substance.
The administration of the drug and its use should be controlled by a physician, so the conditions for the dispensing of drugs in the pharmacy, strictly according to the prescription.
Which patients are suitable for the drug:
- primarily, the drug is prescribed for patients with osteoarthritis;
- is prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis;
- in case the patient has pain and inflammation associated with gouty arthritis.
But the drug has numerous contraindications that repel many people, forcing to look for other safer analogs.
Among others: 
- in case a person is suffering from bronchial asthma, the drug can not be consumed;
- diseases associated with the nasopharynx;
- acetylsalicylic acid, which is in the composition and its individual intolerance;
- in case there are problems with the work of the stomach and intestines;
- is diagnosed with a disease, which is associated with blood disorder;
- kidney disease;
- is not prescribed in pregnancy and lactation;
- there are age limits - this age is up to 16 years.
The main disadvantage of the drug Arkoksia can be called the complications that it causes, among which allergic reactions are released. Some patients who took the drug, said that there is nausea, vomiting and even dry mouth.
When prescribing this drug, the doctor must always warn that the drug is capable of increasing blood pressure.
Therefore, the main condition for the use of the drug is the control of blood pressure. Important is the control of liver and kidney parameters.
During the period of drug use, there may be deviations when driving a car.
Selection of analogues for the fast hand
Not all patients can be approached with the drug Arkoksia, given its composition, side effects and price, and therefore, if necessary, the doctor can assign the patient his analogues, which are many, so there will be no problems with the choice.
Since the drug also has analgesic effects, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can be administered as an analogue to the patient.
This can be normal Ibuprofen, Diclofenac. You can use and local remedy - gel for external use. It penetrates through the skin and does not affect the stomach and liver.
Analogs in different forms of the
releaseAnalogs and substitutes for Arkoxia are available in a variety of forms, but work in the same amount in the same way:
- Actasulide is available in the form of tablets. At reception removes an edema, an inflammation and a pain in joints. Also reduces the temperature in case of its increase. The drug directly affects the lesion, as well as on the way of impulses of the spinal cord.
- Artra - tablets that stimulate the process of regeneration of cartilaginous tissue. Most often the medicine is prescribed after
diagnosis of osteoarthritis. But it is worth noting that he, as well as Arkosia, has contraindications to use and at most they are similar. Therefore, there is no sense in such a substitution. And the cost of the drug is twice as expensive. - Brufen - is used to stop inflammation in the joints and spine, as well as with exacerbation of gout. The drug is not prescribed in the presence of diseases associated with the stomach, diseases of the optic nerve.
- Voltaren emulsifier is available in the form of a gel and is applied topically. It is prescribed for pain in the back, diseases associated with the spine. In case of damage to tissues and muscles, to relieve swelling and inflammation, the drug is also suitable.
- Dexazone - the drug is sold as a solution and tablets. Appointed in the case of the onset of the emergence of an acute process in the joints and spine.
- Diclouran gel for external use is prescribed in the case of diseases of the musculoskeletal system, with arthritis and arthrosis.
- Ibuprofen is prescribed for arthritis, osteoarthritis, as well as the drug well helps in the removal of pain, including those caused by joint diseases.
- Ketonal is a fairly cheap drug that helps to get rid of the pain syndrome. Produced in the form of ointments and tablets.
- Ronidase is sold in powder, it is also used as an injection, and it is also used as a local anesthetic.
- Fastum gel .Used for injuries, with tenderness in the joints. The gel sufficiently warms up the affected area, due to the heat, the pain goes away.
- YUdium - the drug is prescribed in the treatment of osteoarthrosis of peripheral joints and spine. Sold in the form of a powder, which must be dissolved and taken in.
Cheaper, simpler and often better. ..
On the market you can find Russian drugs - analogues of Arkoxia, which are often cheaper, but not worse.
Dilax is an analog of Arkoksia, and at a more favorable price, its price ranges from 75 rubles to 100, depending on the region of residence. Each pack contains three capsules.
Also available for purchase is Celecoxib, which costs about 113 rubles. The drug is manufactured in Germany. Produced in the form of tablets, but at a cost it is much cheaper than Arkoksia. The drug is prescribed for the treatment of pain syndromes caused by arthritis and osteoarthritis.
Among the Russian analogues can be identified Nyz. If you compare drugs in tablets, then by the ratio of the number of side effects, Arkoxia is the safest in use. And it is chosen by rheumatologists, surgeons and orthopedists.
On the other hand, the drugs produced by our specialists are often not worse than drugs made abroad. They have certain advantages and a not unimportant factor in this situation is their cost.
Practical use of the medicine
Each patient, who is assigned a particular drug, wants to know what thoughts about this or that drug are from specialists. If 
speak specifically about the drug Arkoksia, then we can say that almost all the reviews are positive. When it is applied, the pain syndrome decreases, in addition it inhibits the development of the inflammatory process and normalizes the body temperature.
It does not affect the liver negatively, does not destroy it. The only thing that experts note is that the drug is not suitable for everyone.
The patients themselves also respond positively to the drug. It actually facilitates the general condition, relieves pain and if taken in the morning, then its effect persists throughout the day.
