Drug Mechanism of Indications Contraindications Side effects & Nursing

action Adverse effects Responsibilities

Generic Name: Selectively inhibits Short-term Hypersensitivity. Side effects:  Tell patient that
Etoricoxib cyclooxygenase-2 treatment of Active peptic Asthenia/fatigue, dizziness or light
(COX-2) which is moderate pain ulceration or active dizziness, lower headedness is
Brand Name: ann isoform of the GI bleeding. extremity edema, the most
Arcoxia enzyme that has HPN, dyspepsia, common side
been postulated to heartburn, nausea, effect
Classifications: be primarily headache,  Instruct the
COX-2 Specific involved in the ALT/AST elevation patient to report
Inhibitor synthesis of if he/she notice
prostaglandins and any of the
Dose: thereby reduce pain following:
120 mg and inflammation - Skin rash,
including
Route: hives, raised
Oral red, itchy
spots
- Other signs
of allergic
reaction
such as
wheezing,
swelling of
the face,
lips, mouth,
tongue or
throat which
may cause
difficulty in
swallowing
or breathing