Description
Etoricoxib is a prescription medication used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation. It is classified as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and specifically acts as a selective COX-2 inhibitor. By blocking the COX-2 enzyme, etoricoxib curbs the production of prostaglandins, the hormone-like agents responsible for causing pain and inflammation.
Ingredients
Etoricoxib
Drug Class
Cox-2 Inhibitors
Uses
Etoricoxib is utilized for the following therapeutic indications:
- Management of osteoarthritis
- Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
- Relief of acute pain
- Management of chronic pain conditions
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