Name: Nicholas M.

Tagle NCM-RLE

Year & Section: BSN IV-A

Drug Study: Etoricoxib

Generic Name Indication Mechanism of Action Classification Side Effects/Adverse Nursing Responsibilities
Drug Reactions

-This medicine is -The mechanism of  changes in

Etoricoxib used for the action of valdecoxib is NSAIDS 1. Tell your doctor if you have
blood pressure
prevention and by inhibition of any allergies like medication,
treatment of pain. cyclooxygenase-2  dizziness or foods, preservatives or dyes
It can be used to (COX-2)-mediated 2. Tell patient that dizziness or
light-
relieve pain and prostaglandin light headedness is the most
reduce synthesis. Valdecoxib headedness due common
inflammation reduces the 3. Instruct the patient to report
to low blood
(swelling and production of if he/she notice any of the
soreness) which prostaglandins that pressure following
may occur after are important * skin rash, including hives,
 back pain
surgery. mediators of pain and raised red, itchy spots
inflammation.  a reduced sense
Dosage -other signs of allergic reaction such
Adult: 40mg thru of touch as wheezing, swelling of the face,
IV every 12 hours.  stomach upset lips, mouth, tongue or throat which
may cause difficulty in
including swallowing or breathing
nausea (feeling
sick), vomiting,
heartburn,
indigestion,
cramps
 constipation,
diarrhoea, pain
in the stomach,
wind
 sleeplessness