COX-2 Inhibitors - Dosage - Side Effects - Interactions - Warnings
COX-2 selective inhibitor drug information, dosage, side effects, drug interactions, recalls, and warnings. COX-2 selective inhibitors are a subset of the NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) that are used to treat the pain and inflammation of arthritis.
Cyclooxygenase: COX-1 and COX-2 Explained
Cyclooxygenase (COX) is an enzyme that is responsible for the formation of prostanoids. The three main groups of prostanoids -- prostaglandins, prostacyclins, and thromboxanes -- are each involved in the inflammatory response. There are two, if not three, known types of cyclooxygenase (COX-1, COX-2, and COX-3).
Cyclooxygenase (COX) is an enzyme that is responsible for the formation of prostanoids. The three main groups of prostanoids -- prostaglandins, prostacyclins, and thromboxanes -- are each involved in the inflammatory response. There are two, if not three, known types of cyclooxygenase (COX-1, COX-2, and COX-3).
What Are COX-2 Inhibitors?
A brief explanation and fast facts about the COX-2 inhibitors.
A brief explanation and fast facts about the COX-2 inhibitors.
04/07/2005 FDA Announces Changes For All NSAIDs; Bextra Withdrawn
04/07/2005, Following scrutiny of the class of arthritis drugs known as NSAIDs and COX-2 inhibitors, the FDA has taken action.
04/07/2005, Following scrutiny of the class of arthritis drugs known as NSAIDs and COX-2 inhibitors, the FDA has taken action.
04/07/2005 Q & A: FDA Actions On COX-2 Inhibitors & NSAIDs
04/07/2005, FDA announces planned regulatory actions for Bextra, Celebrex, and the non-selective prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
04/07/2005, FDA announces planned regulatory actions for Bextra, Celebrex, and the non-selective prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Bextra Withdrawal - What Should You Do If You Were Taking Bextra?
You can be reimbursed for unused Bextra tablets.
You can be reimbursed for unused Bextra tablets.
02/18/2005 COX-2 History: FDA Panel Votes On COX-2 Drugs
02/18/2005, FDA panel voted to keep Celebrex, Bextra, and Vioxx on the market. How close was the vote?
02/18/2005, FDA panel voted to keep Celebrex, Bextra, and Vioxx on the market. How close was the vote?
Vioxx - Arthritis Drug - Recalled by Merck
Arthritis drug Vioxx has been recalled by Merck worldwide.
Arthritis drug Vioxx has been recalled by Merck worldwide.
02/18/2005 COX-2 History: COX-2 Inhibitors Being Scrutinized By FDA
02/18/2005, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is deciding the risk versus benefit of COX-2 inhibitors.
02/18/2005, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is deciding the risk versus benefit of COX-2 inhibitors.
Is Celebrex The Safest Anti-Inflammatory Drug?
Studies are being conducted to determine what non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDS) or COX-2 inhibitor is the safest. Celebrex appears to have lower risk of congestive heart failure.
Studies are being conducted to determine what non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDS) or COX-2 inhibitor is the safest. Celebrex appears to have lower risk of congestive heart failure.
12/01/1999 COX-2 History: Reports Conflict On COX-2 Drug Safety
12/01/1999, Are the new COX-2 drugs really safer for the stomach than older NSAIDs?
12/01/1999, Are the new COX-2 drugs really safer for the stomach than older NSAIDs?
Vioxx - New Evidence Again Links Arthritis Drug To Heart Problems
More evidence links Vioxx, expecially high doses, to risk of heart problems, but Merck disagrees.
More evidence links Vioxx, expecially high doses, to risk of heart problems, but Merck disagrees.
06/23/1998 COX-2 History: Super Aspirins: Superior New Arthritis Drugs
06/23/1998, Researcher Phillip Needleman is a key player in COX-2 selective inhibitor development.
06/23/1998, Researcher Phillip Needleman is a key player in COX-2 selective inhibitor development.
ACR Patient Education: NSAIDs / COX-2 Selective NSAIDs
One of the mainstays of arthritis treatment has been medications in the class known as the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs. In 1999, a new type of medication, called COX-2 selective NSAIDs, was introduced to treat the pain and inflammation associated with arthritis, from ACR.
One of the mainstays of arthritis treatment has been medications in the class known as the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs. In 1999, a new type of medication, called COX-2 selective NSAIDs, was introduced to treat the pain and inflammation associated with arthritis, from ACR.
The Newest Arthritis Medications
It is in your own best interest to know what new medication is coming next and learn about how it should work so you can discuss with your doctor whether you would be a candidate for the drug. But even though the newly marketed drugs and drugs still in development grab our attention, don't forget about older possibilities.
It is in your own best interest to know what new medication is coming next and learn about how it should work so you can discuss with your doctor whether you would be a candidate for the drug. But even though the newly marketed drugs and drugs still in development grab our attention, don't forget about older possibilities.
Inflammation: The Battle Within
Inflammation is a natural defense of the body to protect against foreign substances or injury, but it can cause problems in certain diseases.
Inflammation is a natural defense of the body to protect against foreign substances or injury, but it can cause problems in certain diseases.
How To Treat Gout With Diet And Medication
Gout is one of the most painful types of arthritis. Gout attacks can be controlled or prevented by lifestyle changes and the use of certain medications.
Gout is one of the most painful types of arthritis. Gout attacks can be controlled or prevented by lifestyle changes and the use of certain medications.
How To Take Bextra For Arthritis
Bextra, like Celebrex and Vioxx, is a COX-2 specific inhibitor prescribed for the relief of pain, inflammation, and stiffness associated with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. What should you know if you take Bextra?
Bextra, like Celebrex and Vioxx, is a COX-2 specific inhibitor prescribed for the relief of pain, inflammation, and stiffness associated with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. What should you know if you take Bextra?
Nexium Reduces Risk Of Ulcers For Long-term NSAID Users
The potential development of ulcers in regular users of NSAIDS (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) is well known. A new study suggests the infamous "Purple Pill", otherwise known as Nexium, might make a difference.
The potential development of ulcers in regular users of NSAIDS (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) is well known. A new study suggests the infamous "Purple Pill", otherwise known as Nexium, might make a difference.
Comparison: Celebrex And Vioxx
An overview of the similarities and differences between the new popular COX-2 inhibitors prescribed for the treatment of arthritis.
An overview of the similarities and differences between the new popular COX-2 inhibitors prescribed for the treatment of arthritis.