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- Pharmacologymedical-mcqs › pharmacology
- Published
- 29 Jul 2019
- Last updated
- 28 May 2026
Explanation
Selective COX-2 inhibitors have similar analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects as non-selective NSAIDs and tend to produce fewer gastrointestinal side effects. However, they do not provide cardioprotective effects and are not considered safe for patients with renal impairment.
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