Table 1.

Adverse effects reported in medical notes (n=80)

Adverse effect	Incidence	Resulted in parecoxib discontinuation
Local site reactions	15	1
Reduction in renal function	11	3
Dyspepsia	8	2
Haematemesis	2	2
Malaena	2	2
GI perforation	1	1
Rash	1	1
Itch	1	–
Total	41	12

GI, gastrointestinal.