Celebrex

/ˈsɛləbrɛks/ noun

Definition

brand name for celecoxib, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain and inflammation

Etymology

Coined by Pfizer, combining 'celecoxib' (the generic name) with marketing appeal, approved by FDA in 1998

Kelly Says

Celebrex was a blockbuster drug that revolutionized arthritis treatment, but it also sparked major controversies about cardiovascular risks that changed how we test drug safety!

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