Etoricoxib gives relief from pain & inflammation. It also provides relief from swelling of joints associated with different types of gout and arthritis. Etoricoxib is a new COX-2 selective inhibitor. It is approved in 80 countries worldwide.
How Etoricoxib (Arcoxia) Work?
As stated above it is a selective COX-2 inhibitor. It belongs to the class of drugs of painkilers called as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. (NSAIDs) – (cox-2) cyclooxygenase 2 is responsible to reduce mediators of pain and inflammation. It inhibits Prostaglandin synthesis. It blocks only COX-2 and not COX-1 like other NSAIDs drugs. COX-1 is responsible for protecting the stomach.
What is Etoricoxib (Arcoxia) used for?
Benefits of this drug is as discussed below,
How to take Etoricoxib (Arcoxia)?
Dosage:
These tabs are oral tablets available in the strength of 120 mg. you must take this drug only for the period of pain. Swallow it with a glass of water. You can take it with or without food.
What are the precautions in taking Etoricoxib (Arcoxia)?
It is important to take precaution under certain conditions.
Cost of Etoricoxib (Arcoxia) [Generic and Brand]
Generic Etoricoxib is much cheaper as compared to brand Arcoxia. The prices differ due to the Brand name of the company packing and pricing. The price of generic medicine decreases due to the Bulk source and other cost-saving measure taken by us. But their effects remains the same as the brand ones.
Generic Etoricoxib 120 mg tablet is $ 0.8 per unit .while the cost of Arcoxia 120 mg tablet is $ 2.68 per unit. You can see the vast difference in the cost. So buy cheap Generic drugs which give equal satisfaction to brand drugs.