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Coxiba is a brand-name medication belonging to the COX-2 selective inhibitor class of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is used to treat pain and inflammation associated with various conditions. As with all NSAIDs, it should be used at the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration possible.
Coxiba is a COX-2 selective NSAID used to manage pain and inflammation.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 2171231
- Generic
- Coxiba
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Used to relieve pain and inflammation associated with conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and other musculoskeletal disorders. May also be prescribed for acute pain management.
As a COX-2 selective inhibitor, it reduces the production of prostaglandins—chemicals involved in inflammation, pain, and fever—by targeting the cyclooxygenase-2 enzyme pathway.
May increase risk of cardiovascular events, gastrointestinal bleeding, and renal complications. Use with caution in patients with history of heart disease, hypertension, or peptic ulcers. Always follow prescribing physician's instructions regarding dose and duration of therapy.
Official drug label
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