Etoricoxib
Etoricoxib is a COX-2 selective NSAID used for selected painful inflammatory conditions. Listed uses include Pain Management.
Key points
- It can raise blood pressure and cardiovascular risk.
- Kidney, stomach and pregnancy risks still apply despite COX-2 selectivity.
- Chest pain, black stools or very little urine needs urgent care.
Listings are for comparison and general information; suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks, monitoring and prescription requirements.
Important safety checks
Blood pressure, cardiovascular, ulcer, kidney and liver history and pregnancy require review.
When to seek urgent care
Seek urgent help for chest pain, one-sided weakness, vomiting blood, black stools, breathing difficulty or very little urine.
Further reading
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