A case of wet purpura due to etoricoxib induced thrombocytopenia

Etoricoxib is a selective cyclo-oxygenase 2 inhibitor, commonly used in treatment of rheumatoid here arthritis, gout and back pain.Pretibial edema and erythema, gastric irritation and risks of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular thrombotic events are some of turbosound ts-18sw700/8a the reported adverse effects due to etoricoxib.This case report is regarding a patient who presented with wet purpura following etoricoxib intake.Drug induced thrombocytopenia is an unreported side effect of etoricoxib.