出典:Wiktionary
From cele- (“alteration of selective”) + -coxib (“cyclo-oxygenase inhibitor”).
celecoxib (usually uncountable, 複数形 celecoxibs)
出典:Wikipedia
出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/06/07 20:43 UTC 版)
Celecoxib INN ( /sɛlɨˈkɒksɪb/) is a sulfa non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and selective COX-2 inhibitor used in the treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute pain, painful menstruation and menstrual symptoms, and to reduce numbers of colon and rectum polyps in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis. It is marketed by Pfizer. It is known under the brand name Celebrex or Celebra for arthritis and Onsenal for polyps. Celecoxib is available by prescription in capsule form.