Nucoxia: Frequently Asked Questions Answered
What is Nucoxia?
Nucoxia is the trade name of Etoricoxib, an analgesic, and anti-inflammatory COX2 inhibitor. It is used to treat severe to moderate pain associated with musculoskeletal conditions like arthritis, osteoarthritis, back pain, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, and other acute muscle pain. COX2, or cyclooxygenase, is an enzyme produced by the body in response to pain and inflammation. COX2 inhibitors like Nucoxia block the production of these inflammatory enzymes, thus suppressing pain and swelling of the body.
What Are The Uses Of Nucoxia?
It is used in the treatment of pain and inflammation of musculoskeletal origin like —
- Rheumatoid arthritis.
- Osteoarthritis.
- Gout.
- Spondylitis.
- Chronic back pain.
- Postoperative pain.
- Post dental surgery.
- Acute pain caused by fractures.