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bextra

/ˈbɛk.strə/

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noun

/ˈbɛk.strə/formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее ингибитор ЦОГ-2 (торговое название Bextra), который облегчает боль и воспаление, не нанося вреда пищеварительному тракту.

A noun referring to a Cox-2 inhibitor (trade name Bextra) that relieves pain and inflammation without harming the digestive tract.

proper noun

  1. Cox-2 inhibitorC1formalmedical

    A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that selectively inhibits cyclooxygenase-2, used to relieve pain and inflammation while reducing the risk of gastrointestinal side effects.

    ruИнгибитор ЦОГ-2

    • The doctor prescribed Bextra for her arthritis pain.
    • Bextra was effective in reducing inflammation without causing stomach ulcers.
    • Patients taking Bextra reported significant relief from joint pain.

    Synonymsvaldecoxib