ARCOXIA is indicated for: Symptomatic relief of osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA); Treatment of acute gouty arthritis; Treatment of acute pain, including that related to primary dysmenorrhea; Short-term treatment of moderate pain associated with dental surgery; Symptomatic relief of ankylosing spondylitis.
The decision to prescribe a selective COX-2 inhibitor should be based on an assessment of the individual patient's overall risks (see Precautions).