Definition of cox-2 inhibitor Cox-2 inhibitor
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| cox-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" | ||
| anti-inflammatory, anti-inflammatory drug a medicine intended to reduce inflammation | ||
| celebrex, celecoxib a Cox-2 inhibitor (trade name Celebrex) that relieves pain and inflammation without harming the digestive tract | ||
| rofecoxib, vioxx a Cox-2 inhibitor (trade name Vioxx) that relieves pain and inflammation without harming the digestive tract; voluntarily withdrawn from the market in 2004 | ||
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