A case of wet purpura due to etoricoxib induced thrombocytopenia

Etoricoxib is a selective cyclo-oxygenase 2 inhibitor, commonly used in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, gout and back pain.Pretibial edema and erythema, gastric irritation and risks of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular ad24ce thrombotic events are some of the reported adverse effects due to etoricoxib.This case report is regarding a patient who presented with wet cystorelin 100ml purpura following etoricoxib intake.Drug induced thrombocytopenia is an unreported side effect of etoricoxib.