Etoricoxib
Uses
Etody is used as a pain reliever in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, arthralgia, myalgia, pain during menstruation and post operative pain.
How it Works
Etody is known as an Anti-inflammatory painkiller. Etody is also known as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Etody works by easing pain and swelling causing inflammation. Etody works by blocking the effect cyclo-oxygenase-2 (COX-2) enzyme. This enzyme helps to make other chemicals, called prostaglandins, in the body. Some prostaglandins are produced at sites of injury or damage, and cause pain and inflammation. Etody works By blocking the effect of COX-2 enzymes, fewer prostaglandins are produced, which means pain and inflammation are eased.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Etody can include the symptoms below;
Abdominal pain,
Palpitations,
Constipation,
Edema,
Diarrhoea,
Dyspepsia,
Nausea,
Vomiting,
Headache,
Heartburn,
Gastric,
Dizziness,
Increased blood pressure,
Flatulence.