Etoricoxib
Information about Etoricoxib
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).
Common side effects of Etoricoxib
Palpitations, High blood pressure, Dizziness, Stomach inflammation, Abdominal pain, Vomiting, Nausea, Edema (swelling), Headache, Constipation, Diarrhea, Gastro-esophageal reflux disease, Dyspepsia, Oral ulcer, Increased alanine aminotransferase, Increased aspartate aminotransferase, Ecchymosis (discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath), Weakness, Flu-like symptoms, Flatulence, Dry socket
Available Medicine for Etoricoxib
EtoshineSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹148 to ₹2703 variant(s)
NucoxiaZydus Cadila
₹235 to ₹3164 variant(s)
EtrobaxSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹136 to ₹2193 variant(s)
EtodyAbbott
₹166 to ₹3053 variant(s)
EtrikAlembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹138 to ₹2023 variant(s)
EtoricaMicro Labs Ltd
₹117 to ₹2695 variant(s)
EtorvelKinedex Healthcare Pvt Ltd
₹117 to ₹2023 variant(s)
BrutaflamMankind Pharma Ltd
₹132 to ₹1893 variant(s)
EzactSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹148 to ₹2193 variant(s)
EtoxibTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹70 to ₹2166 variant(s)
Expert advice for Etoricoxib
- 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.