From the Research
Administration of Arcoxia (etoricoxib)
- The provided studies do not specifically address whether Arcoxia (etoricoxib) should be taken with food 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
- However, it is known that etoricoxib is rapidly and completely absorbed following oral administration, providing a rapid onset of action 1.
- The studies focus on the efficacy, safety, and comparative analysis of etoricoxib with other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for various indications, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and acute pain 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
Pharmacokinetics and Dosage
- Etoricoxib is available in tablet form, with recommended dosages ranging from 60 mg/day for osteoarthritis to 120 mg/day for acute gouty arthritis 1, 3.
- The long plasma half-life of etoricoxib allows for once-daily dosing 1.
- The studies do not provide information on the effect of food on the absorption or efficacy of etoricoxib 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
Safety and Efficacy
- Etoricoxib has been shown to have improved gastrointestinal safety compared to nonselective NSAIDs, with a lower incidence of endoscopically detected ulcers and upper gastrointestinal events 1, 4.
- The medication has been found to be effective in reducing pain and inflammation in various conditions, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and acute pain 1, 2, 3, 5.