Etoricoxib is a selective cyclo-oxygenase 2 inhibitor, commonly used mini jug in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, gout and back pain.Pretibial edema and erythema, gastric irritation and risks of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular thrombotic events are some of the reported adverse effects due Scalp Remedies to etoricoxib.This case report is regarding a patient who presented with wet purpura following etoricoxib intake.
Drug induced thrombocytopenia is an unreported side effect of etoricoxib.