What is the purpose of the prescription celebrex?
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Celecoxib is a COX2 inhibitor NSAID (non-steroidal-anti-inflammatory-drug).
This drug is mainly used to treat various types of arthritis, acute pain, and menstrual strain. Source(s): http://www.drugs.com/celecoxib.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celecoxib
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It is used to treat the symptoms of osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and rheumatoid arthritis in adults. It is also used to treat moderate-to-severe pain for a short-term period (less than 7 days), such as strain due to surgery, sprains, or tooth extractions. And its in the class NSAID's.
Hope this helps, Source(s): Med School
Its used for back strain. Source(s): My son used it for back pain relief, prescribed by his doctor.
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