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Friday, October, 23, 2009

What Is The Use Of Celecoxib

Research: Celecoxib does not help slow colorectal cancer

October 02, 2008
In a recent study, patients undergoing chemotherapy for metastatic colorectal cancer also took celecoxib (Celebrex). Celecoxib neither helped slow tumor growth nor reduced the toxic effects of the chemotherapy, researchers found. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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FDA Arthritis Advisory Committee Recommends Approval of Celebrex
By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...Committee met to discuss the safety and efficacy of celecoxib, a nonsteriodal anti-inflammatory... Read more »

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Clinical Trials
By Christopher Lukas , Health Expert

...killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Celecoxib may stop the growth of tumor... Read more »

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SAM-e Dietary Supplements For Arthritis
By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

...1200mg of SAM-e and the other group received 200mg of celecoxib (Celebrex) for 16 weeks in an... Read more »

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Celebrex and COX-2 Inhibitors vs. Anti-Inflammatories
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...groups who will take either ibuprofen, naproxen, or celecoxib. Approximately 50% of the study... Read more »

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Cox-2 Inhibitors Revisited, Again
By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

...groups who will take either ibuprofen, naproxen, or celecoxib. Approximately 50% of the study... Read more »

Health Guide

Paroxymsal Hemicrania: The Basics
...(NSAID) indomethacin often provides complete relief from symptoms. Other less effective NSAIDs including celecoxib (Celebrex), calcium-channel blocking drugs (such as verapamil), and... Read more »
Frequently Asked Questions About Vioxx (rofecoxib)
...selective NSAID.  The only other COX-2 selective NSAID on the market in the U.S. at this time is Celebrex (celecoxib), marketed by Pfizer. It is only available by prescription. Patients who have... Read more »
Migraine Preventive Medications
...atomoxetine HCl, aka Strattera methylphenidate, aka Concerta ARTHRITIS MEDSCox-2 Enzyme Inhibitors: celecoxib, aka Celebrex NEURONAL STABILIZING AGENTS (antiseizure meds) carbamazepine, aka... Read more »
Osteoporosis: Treatment
...long-awaited results from a national study. The clinical trial tested these dietary supplements against celecoxib (Celebrex) and placebo. Celecoxib worked best for patients with mild knee pain.... Read more »
Information on Rheumatoid Arthritis Medications
...unsettling news in late 2004 that the popular anti-inflammatory arthritis drugs Vioxx (rofecoxib), Celebrex (celecoxib), and Bextra (valdecoxib) could cause a heart attack or stroke or aggravate... Read more »

Medications

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This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor,... Read more »

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This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor,... Read more »

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This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor,... Read more »

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...cidofovir other NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib) pentoxifylline probenecid ... Read more »

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...nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs such as celecoxib, ibuprofen, indomethacin,... Read more »

Related News

Clinical trial: Use of Celebrex in preventing cervical cancer
October 02, 2008

This is a study to determine how well Celebrex (celecoxib) works in preventing cervical cancer in patients with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.... Read summary »

Study: Celecoxib doesn't stop cancer in Barrett's esophagus patients
October 02, 2008

In a recent study, Celecoxib did not prevent the development of cancer in people with Barrett's esophagus. Earlier research suggested that aspirin... Read summary »

NSAIDs better than Tylenol for osteoarthritis pain
October 02, 2008

Researchers set out to see whether acetaminophen or anti-inflammatory drugs provide greater pain relief for osteoarthritis pain. Their review of 15... Read summary »

Celebrex may prevent healing post-surgery
October 02, 2008

A study of rats has shown that taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs--and COX-2 inhibitors in particular--after orthopedic surgery slows or... Read summary »

Study says Celebrex better than glucosamine, chondroitin at reducing pain
October 02, 2008

A government-sponsored study of 1,583 patients states that neither glucosamine nor chondroitin helped ease joint pain in patients with mild to... Read summary »