Celecoxib

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Celecoxib is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, an NSAID, selectively inhibit cyclo-oxygenase-2 (COX-2). As an NSAID, celecoxib is an analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic.

Clinical indications for indomethacin include:

  • rheumatoid arthritis
  • alkylosing spondylitis
  • osteoarthritis
  • gouty arthritis
  • acute painful shoulder bursitis or tendinitis