Clinical Diagnosis · Musculoskeletal System · Hard
Celecoxib
Meaning: Selective COX-2 inhibitor NSAID used for chronic arthritic pain.
In practice: Causes less stomach irritation than older NSAIDs but may increase cardiovascular risk.
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