title: Etoricoxib- induced pleural effusion: A case for rational use of analgesics.
abstract: Pleural effusion caused by drug is an uncommon event in clinical practice. Etoricoxib induced pleural effusion is an extremely rare. We describe a patient with pleural effusion as an adverse drug reaction of etoricoxib.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University Medical Unit, Teaching Hospital Jaffna, Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
authors.forename: Nisahan
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Balasingam
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University Medical Unit, Teaching Hospital Jaffna, Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
authors.forename: Kumanan
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Thirunavukarasu
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University Medical Unit, Teaching Hospital Jaffna, Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
authors.forename: Gowry
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Selvaratnam
keywords: Adverse drug reaction; etoricoxib; pleural effusion
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