Pharmacology definition - Celecoxib
Celecoxib
Celecoxib is useful in treating inflammatory condition such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Celexocib is part of an anti inflammatory reaction.
Celecoxib inhibits COX 2 or cyclooxygenase 2 which reduces the inflammatory reaction. Celecoxib will reduce the synthesis of prostaglandin. COX 2 may present in any inflammation sites. Celecoxib is different from other forms of NSAIDS as celecoxib will selectively inhibit only COX 2 which reduces the side effects of COX 1 inhibition such as peptic ulcer.
The common side effects of celecoxib, are interstitial nephritis, gastrointestinal upset, low chances of developing peptic ulcers, strokes and allergic reactions.
Celecoxib is useful in treating inflammatory condition such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Celexocib is part of an anti inflammatory reaction.
Celecoxib inhibits COX 2 or cyclooxygenase 2 which reduces the inflammatory reaction. Celecoxib will reduce the synthesis of prostaglandin. COX 2 may present in any inflammation sites. Celecoxib is different from other forms of NSAIDS as celecoxib will selectively inhibit only COX 2 which reduces the side effects of COX 1 inhibition such as peptic ulcer.
The common side effects of celecoxib, are interstitial nephritis, gastrointestinal upset, low chances of developing peptic ulcers, strokes and allergic reactions.
