https://365chemists.com/product/nucoxia-120-mg Nucoxia 120 Tablet 10's belongs to a group of medications called ‘non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) used to treat pain, swelling and inflammation in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and gout in people greater than 16 years of age. Besides this, it is also used to treat moderate pain after dental surgery. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative bone disease in which the tissue supporting the joints wears down. Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition in which the immune system attacks its tissue leading to joint pain and inflammation. Nucoxia 120 Tablet 10's contains ‘etoricoxib’, which works by blocking the release of a chemical messenger called prostaglandin, produced by COX-2, which is responsible for pain, swelling and inflammation. Nucoxia 120 Tablet 10's acts at the affected area and acts specifically at the pain site. The benefit of COX-2 inhibitors is that they protect the stomach lining from the ulcer effect caused by other painkillers, ibuprofen and aspirin. Uses of Nucoxia 120 Tablet 10's Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Gout. Medicinal Benefits Nucoxia 120 Tablet 10's contains ‘etoricoxib’ which is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It acts as both analgesic (reduces pain) and an anti-inflammatory (reduces inflammation) agent. It is a selective COX-2 inhibitor. COX-2 enzymes are responsible for converting arachidonic acid to prostaglandins which are inflammatory mediators. The blocking of COX-2 reduces the production of prostaglandins, eventually decreasing pain and inflammation. Directions for Use Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it. Side Effects of Nucoxia 120 Tablet 10's Stomach pain Dry socket (severe pain after tooth extraction) Swelling of the legs or feet due to fluid retention (oedema) Dizziness Headache Palpitations (pounding heart)