What is the drug etoricoxib used for?
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First authorized in European Union member states for years, etoricoxib is a prescription-only non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve pain and swelling in various conditions. As a selective COX-2 inhibitor, it targets specific enzymes to offer a therapeutic alternative for managing arthritis and acute pain with a reduced risk of gastrointestinal toxicity compared to traditional NSAIDs.