Etoricoxib Uses

Etoricoxib is used for pain relief. It relieves pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis.

How Etoricoxib works

Etoricoxib is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) called COX-2 inhibitors. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

• Etoricoxib helps relieve pain and inflammation.
• It may cause fewer stomach problems as compared to other NSAIDs like Ibuprofen or Naproxen.
• It may cause dizziness and fatigue. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
• Do not consume alcohol while on treatment with this medicine as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
• Regularly monitor your blood pressure while taking this medicine, particularly in the first two weeks after starting treatment.
• Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease.
• During long-term treatment, your doctor may want to take regular blood tests to monitor your liver function.

Do not take Etoricoxib if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.