Arcoxia Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Arcoxia Tablet

Generic nameEtoricoxib
Drug classSelective COX-2 inhibitor (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, NSAID)
Forms30mg film-coated tablet, 60mg film-coated tablet, 90mg film-coated tablet, 120mg film-coated tablet

Arcoxia contains the active substance etoricoxib. It is one of a group of medicines called selective COX-2 inhibitors, which belong to a family of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It helps reduce pain and swelling (inflammation) in the joints and muscles.