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Drug Mechanism of Action Indications Contraindications Side Effects & Adverse Effects Nursing Responsibilities Generic Name: Side Effects

Etoricoxib is a selective COX-2 inhibitor used for short-term treatment of moderate pain. It works by inhibiting cyclooxygenase-2, which is involved in prostaglandin synthesis and reduces pain and inflammation. Common side effects include asthenia, dizziness, edema and gastrointestinal issues. Nurses should advise patients to report signs of allergic reaction or ulceration.

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Drug Mechanism of Action Indications Contraindications Side Effects & Adverse Effects Nursing Responsibilities Generic Name: Side Effects

Etoricoxib is a selective COX-2 inhibitor used for short-term treatment of moderate pain. It works by inhibiting cyclooxygenase-2, which is involved in prostaglandin synthesis and reduces pain and inflammation. Common side effects include asthenia, dizziness, edema and gastrointestinal issues. Nurses should advise patients to report signs of allergic reaction or ulceration.

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Drug Mechanism of Indications Contraindications Side effects & Nursing

action Adverse effects Responsibilities


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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
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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

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