USE OF COX-2 AGAINST KNOWN DAMAGES OF NSAIDS – (05-29-03)



Adverse renal effects of anti-inflammatory agents: evaluation of selective and nonselective cyclooxygenase inhibitors.

With the sharp increase in COX-2 use such as Celebrex and Vioxx (most of this use being inappropriate for its indications), we really need to evaluate the selective COX-2 inhibitors against other known damages from NSAIDs. Here we see that the COX-2 inhibitors are just as dangerous to the kidneys as traditional NSAIDs. And much more expensive. Hey–just use the cheaper NSAIDs and save the extra money for that kidney transplant!!

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James Bogash

For more than a decade, Dr. Bogash has stayed current with the medical literature as it relates to physiology, disease prevention and disease management. He uses his knowledge to educate patients, the community and cyberspace on the best way to avoid and / or manage chronic diseases using lifestyle and targeted supplementation.







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