What do coxibs do?

Coxibs (also known as COX-2 inhibitors) are a type of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Coxibs, like other NSAIDs, relieve pain and reduce inflammation.

What are the side effects of taking celecoxib?

Celecoxib may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

  • gas or bloating.
  • sore throat.
  • cold symptoms.
  • constipation.
  • dizziness.
  • dysgeusia.

What are the side effects of COX-2 inhibitors?

Common side effects of COX-2 inhibitors and NSAIDs may include:

  • Insomnia.
  • Abdominal pain.
  • Flatulence (gas)
  • Headache.
  • Nausea.
  • Diarrhea.
  • Pharyngitis.
  • Rhinitis.

Are COX-2 inhibitors easier on the stomach?

A new class of analgesics designed to be less ulcerogenic than traditional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may not protect the gastric lining after all, according to a University of California study (Nature Medicine 1999;5:1415-23, 1348-9).

How safe is celecoxib?

Celebrex As Safe As Ibuprofen And Naproxen, FDA Advisers Say : Shots – Health News Food and Drug Administration advisers found that celecoxib poses no greater risk for heart attacks and strokes than prescription doses of popular pain relievers ibuprofen and naproxen do.

Are COX-2 inhibitors safe for kidneys?

Like other NSAIDs, COX-2 inhibitors can cause salt and water retention, leading to edema and worsening hypertension. They can also cause acute declines in renal function and glomerular filtration rate.

COX-2 inhibitors may increase the risk of serious, even fatal stomach and intestinal adverse reactions, such as ulcers, bleeding, and perforation of the stomach or intestines but to a lesser extent than other nonselective NSAIDs that block both COX-1 and COX-2.

Are there any risks in taking coxiba™?

COXIBA™, like other drugs of its class, is not free from adverse reactions. Owners should be advised of the potential for adverse reactions and be informed of the clinical signs associated with drug intolerance.

Are coxibs safe for patients with gastrointestinal disorders?

Coxibs are associated with reduced gastrointestinal risk relative to most NSAIDs at equivalent doses.

What kind of drug is coxib?

COXIBA™ (deracoxib) is a non-narcotic, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of the coxib class. COXIBA™ tablets are round, biconvex, chewable tablets that contain deracoxib formulated with beefy flavoring.