Arcoxia
Etoricoxib tablets for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It is a COX-2 selective NSAID, designed to reduce stomach-related side effects.
- Category
- Pain & Anti-inflammatories
- Active ingredient
- Etoricoxib
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 60mg · 90mg · 120mg
Arcoxia is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Arcoxia depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Arcoxia details
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis · Rheumatoid Arthritis · Gouty Arthritis
- Alternative names
- etoricoxib
- Therapeutic class
- Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) Selective Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- NSAID
- Known off-label uses
- primary dysmenorrhoea
- Minor side effects
- nausea; dyspepsia; headache
- Moderate side effects
- peripheral oedema; hypertension; dizziness
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Organon
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Warfarin; Aspirin; Lithium
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Contraindications
active peptic ulcer disease; severe hepatic impairment; severe ischaemic heart disease
Serious side effects
myocardial infarction, requires immediate medical attention; gastrointestinal perforation, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Etoricoxib tablets for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It is a COX-2 selective NSAID, designed to reduce stomach-related side effects.
Mechanism of action
Selectively inhibits cyclooxygenase-2, suppressing prostaglandin synthesis to block inflammatory signaling while sparing stomach protective mechanisms.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Avoid in third trimester due to risk of premature ductus arteriosus closure. Breastfeeding: Avoid.
What you will receive
Arcoxia names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Etoricoxib at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.