A case of wet purpura due to etoricoxib induced thrombocytopenia

A case of wet purpura due to etoricoxib induced thrombocytopenia

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Etoricoxib is a selective cyclo-oxygenase 2 inhibitor, commonly used in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, gout and back pain.Pretibial edema rab bck-s4 and erythema, gastric irritation and risks of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular thrombotic events are some of the reported adverse effects due to pitchy delight onee stick 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.