Adverse Effects of COX-2 Inhibitors
Cyclooxygenase-2 selective inhibitors (COXIBs) were developed with the prime object of minimizing gastrointestinal adverse effects, which are seen with the use of traditional nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Their long-term use is limited by the development of hypertension, edema, and...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2005-01-01
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| Series: | The Scientific World Journal |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/tsw.2005.82 |