COX-2 Inhibitors

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COX-2 Inhibitors are a group of Anti-Inflammatory Prescribed Medications.

Therapeutic Use of COX-2 Inhibitors

Immune System

 COX-2 Inhibitors may help to prevent and treat some types of Cancer:

 COX-2 Inhibitors may help to prevent and treat Cancer - Colon.

 COX-2 Inhibitors may help to prevent and treat Cancer - Pancreas.

 COX-2 Inhibitors suppress Inflammation (by inhibiting the activity of the Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) enzyme that is involved in the inflammatory process).

Musculoskeletal System

 COX-2 Inhibitors alleviate the Inflammation and Joint Pain associated with Osteoarthritis.

 COX-2 Inhibitors alleviate the Inflammation, Joint Pain and Joint Tenderness associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Nervous System

 COX-2 Inhibitors are under investigation as a means of preventing Alzheimer''s Disease(due to their ability to reduce Inflammation).  [1]

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