Introduction

Name

• Firocoxib.

Class of drug

• A selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibiting (coxib) inhibiting non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID).

Description

Chemical name

• 3-(cyclopropylmethoxy)-4-(4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)5,5-dimethylfuranone.

Molecular formula

• C17H20O5S

Molecular weight

• 336.4

Physical properties

• White crystalline compound.

Storage requirements

• Store at room temperature, between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F ). Brief periods up to 40°C (104°F) are permitted.

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Uses

Indications

• For the control of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis Arthritis: osteoarthritis and for the control of post operative pain Pain: management and inflammation associated with soft-tissue surgery in dogs.

Administration

Precautions

Interactions

with other drugs

• Do not use concomitantly with corticosteroids or other NSAIDs.

Adverse Reactions

Further Reading

Publications

Refereed papers

• Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
• Murrell J (2009) Firocoxib. UK Vet: Companion Animal 14 (3), 47-49 VetMedResource.
• Steagall P V, Mantovani F B, Ferreira T H et al (2007) Evaluation of the adverse effects of oral firocoxib in healthy dogs. J Vet Pharm Ther 30 (3), 218-223 PubMed.
• Ryan W G, Moldave K, Carithers D (2006) Clinical effectiveness and safety of a new NSAID, firocoxib: a 1, 000 dog study. Vet Ther 7 (2), 119-126 PubMed.

Other sources of information

• http://www.previcox.com/