This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. This non-approvable letter was due to safety concerns of an increased risk of cardiovascular events (including heart attack and stroke) and questions on the benefit-risk ratio in patients taking Arcoxia.

Arcoxia may hide fever and may make you think, mistakenly, that you are better or that your infection is less serious than it might be.If you are about to be started on any new medicine, tell your doctor and pharmacist that you are taking Arcoxia.Do not give Arcoxia to anyone else, even if they have the same condition as you.Some self help measures suggested below may help your condition. You can find a copy of this If you think you have experienced side effects from this medicine you can report them using the You should check with your pharmacist before taking any new medicines while you're taking etoricoxib, to make sure that the combination is safe.

The active ingredient of the drug is etoricoxib, which belongs to the group of coxibs.

The manufacturer of Arcoxia received a non-approvalable letter from the FDA in April of 2007.

You can also take opioid-type painkillers such as codeine, co-codamol, tramadol or morphine in combination with Arcoxia.However, don't take anti-inflammatory painkillers (NSAIDs) like aspirin, ibuprofen or naproxen with Arcoxia, as this increases the risk of getting side effects on the gut.It's also best to check with your pharmacist if you want to use an anti-inflammatory gel (such as diclofenac, ibuprofen, ketoprofen or piroxicam) while you're taking Arcoxia, because this may not be safe for everyone.If you're taking a medicine that affects blood clotting, such as those below, taking Arcoxia may increase the risk of bleeding, particularly in the gut:You are more at risk of ulceration or bleeding in your gut if you take etoricoxib with steroids such as prednisolone.Etoricoxib may oppose the effect of diuretics and medicines for high blood pressure (antihypertensives).There may be an increased risk of side effects on the kidneys if etoricoxib is taken with any of the following medicines.

You may not experience any of them.Note: Arcoxia has not been approved by the FDA for the U.S. market.Keep your tablets in the blister pack until it is time to take them.

If you take the tablets out of the blister pack they may not keep well.Keep Arcoxia in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 30 degrees C (86 degrees F). It is important that you use the lowest dose that controls your pain and you should not take Arcoxia for longer than necessary. Do not store it or any other medicine in the bathroom or near a sink. Take etoricoxib once each day, exactly as your doctor tells you to.

Note: Arcoxia has not been approved by the FDA for the U.S. market. What Arcoxia is and what it is used for 2. Etoricoxib(Arcoxia) generic Starcoxia (120 mg) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), prescribed for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gouty arthritis. This is because the risk of heart attacks and strokes might increase after prolonged treatment, especially with high doses.Osteoarthritis is a joint disease. Sometimes they are serious, most of the time they are not. Arcoxia cannot replace aspirin for this purpose.Note: Arcoxia has not been approved by the FDA for the U.S. market.For osteoarthritis, the recommended dose is 60 mg once a day.For rheumatoid arthritis the recommended dose is 90 mg once a day.For ankylosing spondylitis the recommended dose is 90 mg once a day.For the relief of gout attacks the recommended dose is 120 mg once a day, which should only be used for the acute painful period.For the relief of chronic musculoskeletal pain the recommended dose is 60 mg once a day.Doses greater than those recommended for each condition have either not demonstrated additional efficacy or have not been studied. It's not suitable for children under 16 and women who are pregnant, trying for a baby or breastfeeding.▪️ Don't take Arcoxia if you have a stomach ulcer or bleeding in your gut, inflammatory bowel disease, uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart disease or if you've ever had a stroke.▪️ The most common side effects are stomach ache, indigestion, wind, feeling sick, diarrhoea, constipation, headache, feeling tired or dizzy, wheezing, palpitations and increased blood pressure.▪️ Stop taking Arcoxia and see your doctor if you get any sign of bleeding in your gut, for example vomiting blood and/or passing black/tarry/bloodstained stools.▪️ It's fine to drink alcohol in moderation while you're taking Arcoxia.▪️ Never take more than the dose prescribed by your doctor. If you think this medicine is not working for you, consult your doctor.Some people might need a lower dose of etoricoxib or extra monitoring. The manufacturer of Arcoxia received a non-approvalable letter from the FDA in April of 2007. Arcoxia is a brand name for etoricoxib.

Many factors can lead to the development of osteoarthritis including obesity and joint injury (eg.