COX-2 Inhibitors

* Bextra

Generic, Brand or Chemical Name(s): Valdecoxib

Use/Condition: * Voluntarilly taken off the market April, 2005 by Manufacturer

Manufacturer: GD Searle LLC

Notes: * Voluntarilly taken off the market April, 2005 by Manufacturer

Record Last Updated: 2005-07-01

* Vioxx

Generic, Brand or Chemical Name(s): Rofecoxib

Use/Condition: * Voluntarilly taken off the market September, 2005 by Manufacturer

Manufacturer: Merck & Co., Inc.

Notes: * Voluntarilly taken off the market September, 2005 by Manufacturer

Record Last Updated: 2005-07-01

Arcoxia

Generic, Brand or Chemical Name(s): Etoricoxib

Use/Condition: Arcoxia is currently in clinical trials stage. Arcoxia will be used to treat pain and inflammation.

Manufacturer: Merck & Co., Inc.

Notes: Currently undergoing approval in clinical trials.

Record Last Updated: 2005-07-01

Celebrex

Generic, Brand or Chemical Name(s): Celecoxib

Use/Condition: Used to relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis by reducing pain and inflammation.

Manufacturer: GD Searle LLC

Notes: Manufacturer revised and updated label with new warnings.

Record Last Updated: 2005-07-01

Licofelone

Generic, Brand or Chemical Name(s): Dual COX/LOX

Use/Condition: Dual COX/LOX is currently under evaluation for the treatment of osteoarthritis.

Manufacturer: Merckle

Notes: Currently under evaluation for the treatment of osteoarthritis.

Record Last Updated: 2005-07-01

Prexige

Generic, Brand or Chemical Name(s): Lumiracoxib

Use/Condition: Prexige is under development for the use of pain relief and inflammation associated with musculoskeletal disorders and other types of pain.

Manufacturer: Novartis

Notes:

Record Last Updated: 2005-07-01

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