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valdecoxib

valdecoxib

9.5
A medicine that reduces pain and swelling, later taken off the market
  • noun
  • /ˌvæl.dɪˈkoʊ.kɪb/
  • Specialized
translation icon : valdecoxib
  • Due to safety concerns, valdecoxib was withdrawn from major markets but is still discussed in medical literature.

Examples

  • The doctor prescribed valdecoxib for her chronic joint pain after other medications caused stomach issues.

  • Patients taking valdecoxib should be aware of possible cardiovascular side effects.

  • The doctor prescribed valdecoxib for my arthritis pain.

  • Many patients found valdecoxib effective for inflammation.

  • The doctor prescribed valdecoxib to help manage her chronic pain and reduce inflammation.

  • Due to its effectiveness in treating arthritis, valdecoxib was once a popular choice among patients.

  • After trying several treatments, he found that valdecoxib worked best for his condition.

Synonyms

Bextra
vsvaldecoxib
  • Specialized
1 9.7

A brand name for a medicine that reduces pain and swelling with less stomach upset than some painkillers

is the generic scientific name for the medicine rather than the trademark

Surface Forms

valdecoxib singular
valdecoxibs plural

Etymology

Valdecoxib breaks into valde + coxib, and coxib is the common ending for a family of pain medicines such as celecoxib that work on 'COX-2', a body chemical that causes pain and swelling. So valdecoxib is the name given to a COX-2 pain and anti-inflammatory drug.