Etoricoxib

Catergory: Etoricoxib

Generic Name 藥名	HA Code 藥物代碼	Classification藥物分類
Arcoxia Tablet 120 mg		P1S1S3

Mechanism of Action

Anti-inflammatory agent, Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) Selective COX-2 inhibitor

Dosage

For osteoarthritis

Oral: 30 mg daily once daily, increased to 60 mg once daily if necessary.

For rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis

Oral: 60 mg once daily, increased to 90 mg once daily if necessary.

For gouty arthritis

Oral: 120 mg once daily. Such higher doses should only be used for acute symptomatic period and for a maximum of 8 days.

For postoperative dental pain

Oral: 90 mg once daily for a maximum of 3 days.

Administration in hepatic impairment

Mild hepatic impairment: 60 mg once daily Moderate hepatic impairment: 60 mg every other day or 30 mg once daily. Etoricoxib should not be given to patients with severe hepatic impairment.