Oral valdecoxib and injected parecoxib for acute postoperative pain: a quantitative systematic review

Background: Clinical trials suggest that cyclo-oxygenase-2 specific inhibitors (coxibs) are an effective treatment for acute postoperative pain. The aims of this systematic review were to examine the evidence for oral valdecoxib and injected parecoxib, and quantify efficacy and adverse effects. Meth...

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Main Authors: Barden, J, Edwards, J, McQuay, H, Moore, R
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: BioMed Central 2003
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