valdecoxib

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Noun

valdecoxib - a Cox-2 inhibitor (trade name Bextra) that relieves pain and inflammation without harming the digestive tractBextraCox-2 inhibitor - an anti-inflammatory drug that fights pain and blocks Cox-2 activity without impeding the activity of Cox-1; increases the risk of heart attacks; "Cox-2 inhibitors reduce the symptoms of arthritis without endangering the stomach and kidneys"

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valdecoxib

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Bextra

A next-generation NSAID Cox-2 inhibitor used for managing pain due to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, dysmenorrhea, etc.

Adverse effects
Rarely, serious skin and hypersensitivity reactions (e.g., Stevens Johnson syndrome); toxic epidermal necrolysis; exfoliative dermatitis; erythema multiforme, possibly requiring hospitalisation; Bextra is contraindicated with sulfa drugs.

valdecoxib

See Bextra^®.

valdecoxib

A COX-2 inhibitor drug used to treat OSTEOARTHRITIS, RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS and DYSMENORRHOEA. A brand name is Bextra. In late 2004 the drug was shown to have cardiotoxic properties similar to those of rofecoxib and it was recommended that the drug should be withdrawn.

valdecoxib

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Related to valdecoxib: rofecoxib, Parecoxib

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Synonyms for valdecoxib

noun a Cox-2 inhibitor (trade name Bextra) that relieves pain and inflammation without harming the digestive tract

Synonyms

Bextra

Related Words

Cox-2 inhibitor

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