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 rockfleece edema and erythema, gastric irritation and risks of 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 following etoricoxib fire resistant tablecloth intake.Drug induced thrombocytopenia is an unreported side effect of etoricoxib.