Valdecoxib (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 marketed valdecoxib as a safer alternative to traditional pain medications.
- Valdecoxib is prescribed for osteoarthritis and menstrual pain management.
- Research indicates valdecoxib blocks specific pain enzymes to provide relief without irritating the stomach lining.
- Patients were administered valdecoxib and evaluated for improvement in joint inflammation and reduced discomfort.
- Although the initial launch was promising, the long-term side effects led to a restricted approval and eventually forced withdrawal of valdecoxib.