Etoricoxib is an anti-inflammatory drug. It is commonly prescribed for controlling the pain and swelling in various physical conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. The chemical name of this medication is 5-chloro-6'-methyl-3-[4-(methylsulfonyl) phenyl]-2, 3’-bipyridine. The chemical formula is C18H15ClN2O2S and the molecular weight is 358.842 g/mol. The dosage of this medication will depend exactly as prescribed by the health care practitioner.
Etoricoxib should be taken as prescribed by the doctor. In case of osteoarthritis, the prescribed dosing of Etoricoxib should be 60mg once daily. If you are suffering from rheumatoid arthritis then you should take 90mg doses of Etoricoxib once daily. In case of ankylosing spondylitis the patients should use 90mg of Etoricoxib once a day.
Etoricoxib is an anti-inflammatory medicine. This drug is mostly prescribed for controlling the swelling and pain of rheumatoid arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. This medication is also prescribed for the treatment of painful menstrual periods. The medication inhibits second isoform of COX-2. COX-2 has a vital role in the production of prostaglandins, which is the major cause of inflammation, swelling and pain.
Like other medications Etoricoxib has some side effects. Most of these side effects are common and can be easily treated by your health care provider. Some of the side effects of Etoricoxib are serious and may cause life risk for the patients. These side effects should be immediately brought to the notice of the doctor. Sickness, nausea and vomiting might be seen in patients after using Etoricoxib. Stomach pain, heartburn, indigestion and uncomfortable feeling are also the side effects of Etoricoxib.
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