What Is the Function of Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Such as Vioxx

question 60

Multiple Choice

What is the function of anti-inflammatory drugs such as Vioxx and Celebrex?

• A) to inhibit the activity of the COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes
• B) to inhibit the activity of the COX-1 enzyme
• C) to inhibit the activity of the COX-2 enzyme
• D) none of these

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