Arthritis Drug Lumiracoxib Has Low Ulcer Risk
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NEW YORK  - Compared with ibuprofen, the  use of the lumiracoxib by patients with osteoarthritis is  associated with a lower risk of gastric ulcers. The risk is  similar to that seen with celecoxib (Celebrex), another COX-2  inhibitor.
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One of America&#39;s leading heart specialists is calling for less aggressive direct-to-consumer advertising of the arthritis pain drugs known as cox-2 inhibitors, in light of recent reports linking them to increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
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Regular use of non-steroidal  anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), especially aspirin, may  decrease the risk of bladder cancer, particularly more  advanced, high-grade tumors containing alterations in the tumor  suppressor protein TP53, results of a study suggest.
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Novartis' pain killer Prexige did not raise the rate of serious heart problems and led to fewer ulcer problems compared to normal anti-inflammatory drugs, results of a study of over 18,000 patients showed.
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NEW YORK  - People taking the blood-thinner  warfarin and a COX-2 type of painkiller are at heightened risk  of upper gastrointestinal bleeding, a population-based study  indicates.
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The blood-thinning drug Angiomax works as well as rival drugs, but with 47 percent less risk of major bleeding, to maintain blood flow in patients who have had a heart attack or severe chest pain, according to study results published on Wednesday.
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Pfizer says not to worry, its arthritis pain drug Celebrex won&#39;t go the way of Vioxx. Pfizer says it won&#39;t withdraw Celebrex, its blockbuster arthritis pain medicine, despite Friday&#39;s disclosure
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A new arthritis drug made by Merck & Co. causes fewer stomach disorders and complications than an older painkiller, researchers said on Friday.
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Worried that your painkiller could trigger a heart attack or dangerous stomach bleeding? New reports on painkiller risks, based on reviews of dozens of studies including hundreds of thousands of patients, indicate most patients should try naproxen, an older anti-inflammatory drug.
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Washington - The health risks found in pain-relieving drugs known as COX-2 inhibitors, such as Vioxx, underscore the need for health authorities to test drugs already on the market, a top United States (US) cardiologist has warned.
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The painkiller Celebrex is so effective in treating arthritis that doctors will probably continue to prescribe it, despite a new study that shows that, at high doses, it increases the risk of heart attacks.
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Like Vioxx, which was taken off the market in September because of safety concerns, Celebrex is a COX-2 inhibitor, a type of drug that eases the inflammation associated with arthritis typically without damaging the stomach.
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Scrutiny of other pain relievers urged over fear they, too, may lead to heart problems. By Marilynn Marchione. Momentum was growing for a fresh look at the safety of Celebrex and other pain relievers as key
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TUESDAY, July 17 (HealthDay News) -- Taking a pricey breast cancer drug called lapatinib (Tykerb) with food rather than on an empty stomach may improve its absorption by the body -- lowering the doses needed and greatly cutting costs for patients, a new study shows.
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NEW YORK  - The stomach bug H. pylori is  responsible for most ulcers, but it can usually be eradicated  with medication. However, many people who undergo this  treatment put on weight -- and now Japanese scientist think  they know why.
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DECEMBER 24, 2004 -- The FDA&#39;s recent warnings about drugs such as Vioxx, Celebrex and Aleve have left some people on edge, but one area doctor says one of those drugs is still safe.
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AstraZeneca&#39;s heartburn drug Nexium can reduce the risk of stomach ulcers among users of anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin or ibuprofen, federal regulators have ruled.