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August 29, 2024
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NSAIDs, Part 3: The rise, fall and rise again of COX-2 inhibition
In the third episode of the NSAIDs saga, we focus on COX-2 inhibition! Did the hopes and dreams of selective COX-2 inhibition pan out? What can the rise and fall of VIOXX teach us about physiology?
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COX-2 Inhibitors
The cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs used as an analgesic for many disorders.