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cox-2 inhibitor |
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cox-2 inhibitor: see nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, a drug that suppresses inflammation in a manner similar to steroids, but without the side effects of steroids; commonly referred to by the acronym NSAID ..... Click the link for more information. . How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Two nearly identical trials began in 1999 and 2001 but were stopped in 2004 when more than the expected number of participants developed heart problems while taking the drug, a COX-2 inhibitor. From our perspective, it's that the FDA said Cox-2 inhibitors are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events. Don't write off the entire COX-2 inhibitor class of drugs, says Dr. |
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