It is used for relieving moderate pain and swelling of joints associated with different forms of gout and arthritis.

Etoricoxib is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) called COX-2 inhibitors. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

Diarrhea

Nausea or vomiting

Headache

Dizziness

Stomach pain

Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet 

Difficult and painful breathing

Yellowing of skin and eyes

Blurred vision

Heart rhythm disorders

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Infections

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary.

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a history of gastrointestinal ulcers or bleeding since it may worsen the patient's condition.

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a history of heart diseases, who have diarrhea or dehydration,patients suffering from high blood pressure and receiving high blood pressure medicines,patients suffering from an infection since it may worsen the patient's condition. 

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients taking oral contraceptive medicines due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects.