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What to know about prescription anti-inflammatory medications

Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD Key Takeaways NSAIDs block an enzyme called COX to reduce pain and inflammation.NSAIDs ...
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Mouse study suggests mechanism behind COX-2-inhibitor cardiovascular risk

Farmingham, CT - A new mouse study published this week provides some insight into understanding why rofecoxib (Vioxx, Merck) and the other cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 inhibitors increase the risk of ...
Reuters

New Merck arthritis drug safe for heart - study

NEW YORK, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Tests of a new arthritis drug awaiting U.S. approval showed patients did not have a higher risk of a heart attack than those taking an older drug, but critics said the ...
Medscape

Efficacy and Tolerability of Meloxicam, a COX-2 Preferential Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Meloxicam is an enolcarboxamide with preferential COX-2 inhibitory activity. In vitro studies with human tissues have confirmed the high affinity of meloxicam for COX-2, whereas COX-1 was inhibited ...
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Meloxicam vs. Ibuprofen: What's the Difference?

Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD Key Takeaways Meloxicam is a stronger medication than ibuprofen and needs a prescription.Ibuprofen can be taken several times a day and is used for many kinds of ...
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Pfizer, Astellas settle Lipitor sales disagreement

TOKYO, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Pfizer Inc. and Astellas Pharma Inc. <4503.T> on Friday buried the hatchet over Pfizer's top-selling Lipitor, with Astellas winning its argument that its sales contract for ...