Etoricoxib
Etoricoxib is a selective COX-2 inhibitor (NSAID) used to treat pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and acute pain conditions like gout. It works by targeting the COX-2 enzyme to reduce inflammation and pain while potentially causing fewer stomach ulcers than traditional NSAIDs.
Etoricoxib is a COX-2 selective NSAID used for pain and inflammation in arthritis and other acute pain conditions.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- M01AH05
- RxNorm
- 307296
- Generic
- Etoricoxib
- Class
- atc-m01
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- oral
- Forms
- tablet
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, acute gout pain, and post-operative dental pain.
Selectively inhibits cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) enzyme, reducing prostaglandin synthesis which decreases inflammation, pain, and fever while sparing COX-1 to minimize gastric side effects.
Contraindicated in patients with ischemic heart disease, stroke, or heart failure due to cardiovascular risk. Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Should be used at the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration. May increase blood pressure and risk of renal impairment.
Official drug label
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