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  • noun A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug formerly used to treat osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and menstrual pain.

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

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Examples

  • Although medications that studies show posed the highest risk, including rofecoxib (Vioxx) and valdecoxib (Bextra), were banned or removed from the U.S. market, many NSAIDs with identified risks, such as prescription-only celecoxib (Celebrex), still are on the market.

    Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D.: Over-the-Counter Pain Relief: Caution, Common Sense on All Drugs M.D. Glenn D. Braunstein 2011

  • According to Scientific American, Reuben “attempted to convince orthopedic surgeons to shift from the first generation of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to the newer, proprietary COX2 inhibitors, such as Vioxx, Celebrex, and Pfizer's Bextra (valdecoxib).”

    Researcher accused of fabricating results 2009

  • According to Scientific American, Reuben “attempted to convince orthopedic surgeons to shift from the first generation of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to the newer, proprietary COX2 inhibitors, such as Vioxx, Celebrex, and Pfizer's Bextra (valdecoxib).”

    Researcher accused of fabricating results 2009

  • They further pointed out in a press release alternatives such as rofecoxib and valdecoxib increase the rise of cardiovascular dysfunctions, including stroke.

    Medical Experts Say Natural Remedies For Arthritis May Be Effective 2009

  • Both Merck and Pharmacia have second-generation Cox-2 inhibitors in the pipeline, at least one of which, Pharmacia's valdecoxib, may be on the market by early next year.

    Arthritis: What It Is, Why You Get It, And How To Stop The Pain 2007

  • Bextra (valdecoxib), which was withdrawn from the market in 2005.

    PharmaTimes World News 2010

  • The COX-2 inhibitors were first linked to an increased risk of heart attack and other cardiovascular problems, and two of the drugs -- rofecoxib (Vioxx) and valdecoxib (Bextra) -- were pulled from the market in 2004 and 2005, respectively; a third COX-2 inhibitor, celecoxib

    Ottawa Sun 2010

  • These packs can receive at any cnbc celebrex february 2007 during staff and without valdecoxib symptoms.

    Wii-volution 2009

  • These packs can receive at any cnbc celebrex february 2007 during staff and without valdecoxib symptoms.

    Wii-volution 2009

  • PMS program needs to include studies intended to 4: practolol, fenclofenac, feprazone, valdecoxib. 5: indoprofen, Osmosin. resolve any queries or questions that have been 6: nomifensine, remoxipride. noted in the animal safety evaluation studies or 7: zomepirac, Althesin. the earlier studies in man.

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