The generic drug, Etoricoxib, is an anti-inflammatory and pain medication, i.e., reduces swelling and lowers fever. Etoricoxib use includes treatment for rheumatoid, psoriatic, and osteoarthritis, acute pain, chronic low back pain, and gout. Netmeds.com offers generic prescription and Over the Counter medicines (OTC) that are less expensive than offline pharmacies. 
Research points to the increased effectiveness of Etoricoxib for arthritis over naproxen, and placebo. The medication was observed through a series of trials, including tender and swollen joint counts and assessments of pain, inflammation, and physical function. The study observed that Etoricoxib was commonly well tolerated in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Patients in the naproxen group experienced higher incidences of dyspepsia, heartburn and nausea than patients in the Etoricoxib group.
Etroricoxib is classed as a selective COX-2 inhibitor. When compared to traditional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAID), selective COX-2 inhibitors demonstrate less activity on COX-1, causing lesser gastrointestinal side effects demonstrated in quite a few large clinical trials.
As it blocks the COX-2 enzymes that create prostaglandins, Etoricoxib works by chemically blocking the body from making as many prostaglandins, reducing pain and inflammation.
Side-Effects include:
- Weakness
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Flu-like illness
- Diarrhoea
- Wind
- Nausea
- Indigestion (dyspepsia)
- Stomach pain or discomfort
- Heartburn
- Changes in blood tests related to your liver
- Swelling of the legs and/or feet due to fluid retention
- Increased blood pressure
- Palpitations (feelings of irregular and/or forceful beating of the heart)
- Bruising
Buying generic prescription medicines such as Etoricoxib at Netmeds.com allows you to save at least 20% off on your medicine bills. Remind your physician to always allow generic substitution when he writes your prescription.
