Description

Arcoxia (generic name: Etoricoxib; brand names: Algix / Tauxib) is a cox-II selective non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

Arcoxia is used for the following:

Acute and chronic treatment of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
Management of ankylosing spondylitis
Relief of chronic musculoskeletal pain
Relief of acute pain
To treat acute gouty arthritis

Arcoxia reduces pain and inflammation by blocking COX-2, an enzyme in the body. Arcoxia relieves pain and inflammation with less risk of stomach ulcers compared to other NSAIDs.

Arcoxia is not addictive.