Cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor
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cyclooxygenase-2-inhibitor-264-7953970
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Cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor
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Cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors, also known as coxibs, are a type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that directly target cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain. Targeting selectivity for COX-2 reduces the risk of peptic ulceration and is the main feature of celecoxib, rofecoxib, and other members of this drug class. After several COX-2–inhibiting drugs were approved for marketing, data from clinical trials revealed that COX-2 inhibitors caused a signif
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Type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclooxygenase-2_inhibitor
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2024-04-04T11:56:43Z
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