How effective is etoricoxib in treating acute gout?

Etoricoxib is more effective in the treatment of acute gout, and can provide effective relief of pain, swelling and other symptoms. Etoricoxib is a common non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, through the inhibition of human cyclooxygenase enzyme to reduce prostaglandin synthesis to play an anti-inflammatory, analgesic effect, for the acute attack of gout patients with severe pain in the joints, joints, swelling, and other symptoms can be effectively relieved, at present, including etoricoxib and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and colchicine is the first line of treatment for acute attacks of gout medication. The use of etoricoxib for the treatment of acute attacks of gout should pay attention to avoid the use of other NSAIDs at the same time, after the use of etoricoxib treatment should pay attention to the occurrence of dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting and other adverse drug reactions, allergy to the components of the drug etoricoxib, congestive heart failure, active peptic ulcers or bleeding, and other contraindications to the existence of the drug should not be used in the treatment of etoricoxib. Gout patients are advised to go to the rheumatology and immunology departments of regular hospitals for detailed consultation, follow the doctor’s instructions to take medication, do not self-medication.