Etoricoxib

Uses

Etoricoxib Uses Etoricoxib is used for pain relief. It alleviates pain and inflammation in conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis.

How it Works

How Etoricoxib works Etoricoxib is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) classified as a COX-2 inhibitor. It functions by blocking the release of specific chemical messengers that are responsible for pain and inflammation, including redness and swelling.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Etoricoxib include palpitations, high blood pressure, dizziness, stomach inflammation, abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, edema (swelling), headache, constipation, diarrhea, gastroesophageal reflux disease, dyspepsia, oral ulcers, increased alanine aminotransferase, increased aspartate aminotransferase, ecchymosis (discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath), weakness, flu-like symptoms, flatulence, and dry socket.

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