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 and erythema, gastric irritation and risks of Lap Tray cardiovascular and cerebrovascular thrombotic events are some of the reported adverse effects due to etoricoxib.This case report is regarding a patient who presented with wet purpura MIG/Stick Gloves following etoricoxib intake.Drug induced thrombocytopenia is an unreported side effect of etoricoxib.