Definitions for celecoxib
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1. celecoxib, Celebrexnoun

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

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1. celecoxibnoun

   A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used in the treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute pain, painful menstruation and menstrual symptoms, and to reduce numbers of colon and rectum polyps in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis.

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1. Celecoxib

   Celecoxib, sold under the brand name Celebrex among others, is a COX-2 inhibitor and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to treat the pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis, acute pain in adults, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, painful menstruation, and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. It may also be used to decrease the risk of colorectal adenomas in people with familial adenomatous polyposis. It is taken by mouth. Benefits are typically seen within an hour.Common side effects include abdominal pain, nausea, and diarrhea. Serious side effects may include heart attacks, strokes, gastrointestinal perforation, gastrointestinal bleeding, kidney failure, and anaphylaxis. Use is not recommended in people at high risk for heart disease. The risks are similar to other NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen and naproxen. Use in the later part of pregnancy or during breastfeeding is not recommended.Celecoxib was patented in 1993 and came into medical use in 1999. It is available as a generic medication. In 2020, it was the 98th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 7 million prescriptions.

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1. celecoxib

   Celecoxib is a prescription medication that belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is primarily used to treat pain or inflammation caused by arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and menstrual pain. Celecoxib works by reducing the production of compounds in the body that cause pain, fever, inflammation, and blood clots. Though effective, it may increase the risk of serious conditions like heart attack or stroke if used for a long period or after certain heart surgeries.

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1. Celecoxib

   Celecoxib INN is a sulfonamide nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug and selective COX-2 inhibitor used in the treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute pain, painful menstruation and menstrual symptoms, and to reduce numbers of colon and rectum polyps in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis. It is marketed by Pfizer. It is known under the brand name Celebrex or Celebra for arthritis and Onsenal for polyps. Celecoxib is available by prescription in capsule form.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of celecoxib in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of celecoxib in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=celecoxib
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Celecoxib
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celecoxib
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=celecoxib