Celebrex (celecoxib)
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Treatment Type: Medications
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Celebrex (celecoxib) is a COX-2 inhibitor nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which is uncommonly prescribed for veterinary use. NSAID's work mainly by preventing the formation of prostaglandins, hormone-like substances which trigger pain and inflammation. In general, the COX-2 meds have been shown to provide comparable pain relief and to cause significantly fewer adverse gastrointestinal (GI) events than the conventional, nonselective NSAID's.
