Long Lasting Pain Relief After Surgery Provided By Etoricoxib

Oral etoricoxib is at least as effective as other drugs commonly used for pain relief after surgery. A Cochrane Systematic Review has confirmed the effectiveness of the drug, which is sold under the brand name of Arcoxia. Developed as an alternative to conventional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which can cause intestinal bleeding, “coxibs” are licensed for chronic and acute pain.

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Filed under: Pain / Anesthetics on April 18th, 2009