Is Etoricoxib compatible with breastfeeding? Do we have alternatives for Etoricoxib?

Etoricoxib

July 1, 2015 (Low Risk)

Indicated for treatment of Arthritis, Arthrosis and Gout. Acts by blocking cyclooxygenase enzyme (COX-2)

On date of latest update relevant data concerning breastfeeding were not found.

Because a high protein-binding capacity, excretion into breast milk seems highly unlikely. In spite of this, it is recommended the use of other anti-inflammatory medication known to be safer while breastfeeding.

Alternatives

Very Low Risk

Compatible. Not risky for breastfeeding or infant.

Low Risk

Moderately safe. Mild risk possible. Follow up recommended. Read the Comment.

High Risk

Poorly safe. Evaluate carefully. Use a safer alternative. Read the Comment.

Very High Risk

Not recommended. Cessation of breastfeeding or alternative.

Writings

  • إيتوريكوكسيب (Arabic)
  • Эторикоксиб (Cyrillic)
  • 依托考昔 (Chinese)
  • エトリコキシブ (Japanese)

Drug trade names

References

  1. Agrawal NG, Porras AG, Matthews CZ, Rose MJ, Woolf EJ, Musser BJ, Dynder AL, Mazina KE, Lasseter KC, Hunt TL, Schwartz JI, McCrea JB, Gottesdiener KM. Single- and multiple-dose pharmacokinetics of etoricoxib, a selective inhibitor of cyclooxygenase-2, in man. J Clin Pharmacol. 2003Abstract
  2. Burdan F, Korobowicz A. [Coxibs: highly selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors. Part II. Side effects]. Pol Merkur Lekarski. 2003Abstract
  3. Rodrigues AD, Halpin RA, Geer LA, Cui D, Woolf EJ, Matthews CZ, Gottesdiener KM, Larson PJ, Lasseter KC, Agrawal NG. Absorption, metabolism, and excretion of etoricoxib, a potent and selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor, in healthy male volunteers. Drug Metab Dispos. 2003Abstract