Definition of Celecoxib

A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with a diaryl-substituted pyrazole structure. Celecoxib selectively inhibits cyclo-oxygenase-2 activity (COX-2) — COX-2 inhibition may result in apoptosis and a reduction in tumor angiogenesis and metastasis.

Celecoxib is from the group

Cyclooxygenase Inhibitor

Other Names for Celecoxib

Celecoxib
4-(5-(4-methylphenyl)-3-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)benzenesulfonamide
Benzenesulfonamide, 4-[5-(4-methylphenyl)-3-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-pyrazol-1-yl]-
CELECOXIB
Celebrex
SC-58635
YM 177
celecoxib

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