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Parecoxib
How Parecoxib works
Parecoxib is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) called COX-2 inhibitors. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that are responsible pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Side Effects
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Vomiting, Headache, Edema, Heartburn, Gastritis, Increased blood pressure, Dizziness, Palpitations, Constipation, Flatulence, Dyspepsia, Diarrhoea
Usage
Parecoxib is used in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, arthralgia, muscle pain, pain during menstruation and post operative pain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Parecoxib used for?Parecoxib is used in adults for short term treatment of pain after surgery
Q. How does Parecoxib work?Parecoxib belongs to class of medications called cyclo-oxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitors. It works by inhibiting the enzyme COX-2 that reduces the formation of chemicals called prostaglandins in the body, thereby reducing pain and inflammation.
