Etoricoxib

Category: pharmacological

Aliases: Arcoxia

Pharmacological Mechanism

Selective COX-2 inhibitor — same class as celecoxib with greater COX-2 selectivity. Approved in EU + many countries (not FDA-approved due to CV concerns). Hypertension + MI signal at chronic high doses.

Half-Life (t½)

PO: 22h

Dosing Guidelines

• PO: Typical 60mg (Range: 30 - 120 mg)

Target Organ Systems

• cardiovascular