About etoricoxib
Selective COX-2 anti-inflammatory pain reliever
Used for
- Short-term relief of acute gout pain
- Short-term relief of pain after dental surgery
- Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis symptoms
Usual adult dose
Osteoarthritis: 30–60 mg once daily; rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis: 60–90 mg once daily. Acute gout: 120 mg once daily for up to 8 days; dental pain: 90 mg daily for up to 3 days.
Common side effects
- Stomach pain, indigestion, nausea, or diarrhoea
- Headache or dizziness
- Swollen ankles or fluid retention
- Raised blood pressure
Important warnings
- May increase risk of heart attack or stroke, especially with longer use or higher doses.
- Avoid with active stomach ulcers, severe heart, liver, or kidney disease, or uncontrolled high blood pressure.
- Can cause serious stomach bleeding or allergic reactions.
- Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest time.
Pregnancy
Avoid during pregnancy; it may harm the unborn baby, particularly later in pregnancy.
Breastfeeding
Not recommended while breastfeeding because safety is uncertain.
Interactions
- Warfarin and other blood thinners: increased bleeding risk.
- ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and diuretics: kidney problems or reduced blood-pressure control.
- Lithium or methotrexate: blood levels may rise.
- Other NSAIDs, including ibuprofen or naproxen: increased side-effect risk.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.