Bextra (Noun)
Meaning
A Cox-2 inhibitor (trade name Bextra) that relieves pain and inflammation without harming the digestive tract.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The pharmaceutical company had to pull Bextra off the market due to concerns about its safety.
- Bextra was initially marketed as a safer alternative to traditional painkillers, but it ultimately failed to live up to expectations.
- After a surgery, the doctor prescribed Bextra to manage her patient's pain and inflammation.
- Researchers are still studying the long-term effects of Bextra on patients who took it for extended periods.
- Regulatory agencies ultimately forced the manufacturer to withdraw Bextra due to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.