Arcoxia
Indicated to address chronic pain, developed to relieve inflammation and to support mobility in joints affected by arthritis.
- Category
- Pain Management
- Active ingredient
- Etoricoxib
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 60 · 90 · 120mg
Arcoxia details
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis · Rheumatoid Arthritis · Gouty Arthritis
- Therapeutic class
- COX-2 Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- NSAID
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; fatigue; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- hypertension; peripheral oedema; dyspepsia
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Merck Sharp & Dohme
- Onset Time
- 24–48 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store in a cool, dry place.
- Drug interactions
- warfarin; lithium; methotrexate
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for patients under 16 years.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Do not use. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Contraindications
history of cardiovascular disease; uncontrolled hypertension; active gastric ulcer; severe hepatic impairment
Precautions and warnings
monitor blood pressure regularly; caution in elderly patients; avoid if history of inflammatory bowel disease
Serious side effects
myocardial infarction, requires immediate medical attention; stroke, requires immediate medical attention; gastrointestinal perforation, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Indicated to address chronic pain, developed to relieve inflammation and to support mobility in joints affected by arthritis.
Mechanism of action
Etoricoxib is a selective cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor that reduces the formation of inflammatory prostaglandins while sparing COX-1, potentially causing fewer gastric side effects compared to non-selective NSAIDs.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Arcoxia
Arcoxia is a brand of etoricoxib, a medication used to reduce pain and inflammation associated with Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gouty Arthritis. It is provided as tablets in 60, 90, and 120mg strengths. Developed by Merck Sharp & Dohme, this treatment remains one of the most widely used options for managing the discomfort and swelling of these joint conditions.
Buying Arcoxia online
Arcoxia is registered across 14 markets, including Taiwan, South Korea and Japan, with availability also in the UAE, Singapore and Hong Kong. While generic etoricoxib, often manufactured in India, presents a more affordable alternative, many patients prefer to order the original brand. For expats living without easy access to a pharmacy, online options provide essential access to this established medication across the region.