Etoricoxib is a drug that is considered a non-steroidal anti inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is utilized for +the relief of moderate pain and swelling of joints related to joint inflammation.
It works by hindering the activity of a catalyst in the body called cyclo-oxygenase (COX). COX is engaged with making substances in the body known as prostaglandins, in tissue damage and in conditions like joint pain.