COX-2 Inhibitors Raise Heart Risks
COX-2 Inhibitors More Likely to Raise Heart Risks. A new study that confirms the heart risks associated with a class of drugs called NSAIDs has found that the increased risk correlates to the specific pain-causing molecule they act against. According to the study, NSAIDS that are cox-2 inhibitors are more likely to increase the risks … [Read more...] about COX-2 Inhibitors Raise Heart Risks
European Drug Agency Backs Heart Warning
European Drug Agency Heart Warning. The European Medicines Agency said Thursday it would require stronger warnings about the cardiovascular risks associated with the Cox-2 class of arthritis painkillers. It stopped short of calling for the drugs, which are also being scrutinized by the Food and Drug Administration, to be … [Read more...] about European Drug Agency Backs Heart Warning
How Safe Are the New COX-2 Painkillers
Are COX-2 Painkillers Safe? Michael Castellino is one of approximately 33 million people who take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) like ibuprofen and diclofenac for pain (in his case, for osteoarthritis). "I can't live without my meds, but it was getting that I couldn't live with them either," says the … [Read more...] about How Safe Are the New COX-2 Painkillers
