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a new class of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs used to treat arthritis.

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A newer type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that relieve inflammation with a decreased chance of gastrointestinal side effects that can occur with older NSAIDs, especially stomach bleeding

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New class of medications that were developed to manage the symptoms of arthritis without negative gastrointestinal effects. COX-2 inhibitors stop the activity of specific cyclooxygenase ("COX") enzymes, which release the substances (prostaglandins) responsible for pain and inflammation.

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This is the newest class of non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs, used to rein in inflammatory processes. They work by blocking the COX-2 enzyme, which is involved in triggering inflammation.

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Drugs that selectively inhibit the COX-2 enzymes and have minimal or no effects on the activities of the COX-1 enzymes.

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