Cox-2 inhibitors

Drug Safety Update

 December 2014: Etoricoxib: prescribing to patients with high blood pressure

 October 2016: Etoricoxib (Arcoxia): revised dose recommendation for rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis

 December 2014: NSAIDs and coxibs: balancing of cardiovascular and gastrointestinal risks

 December2014: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): reminder on renal failure and impairment

NICE Guidance

NG226: Osteoarthritis in over 16s: diagnosis and management, updated October 2022

Pack
60 capsule (6 x 10 capsules)
Pack
30 capsule (3 x 10 capsules)
  • On Formulary Preferred
  • On Formulary Second Line
  • On Formulary Third Line
  • Specialist Initiation
  • Secondary Care Only
  • Not Approved for Formulary