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Cyclooxygenase Inhibitor

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Any agent that inhibits prostaglandin G/H synthase (cyclooxygenase or COX), an enzyme that catalyzes the production of prostanoids, including prostaglandins, prostacyclin and thromboxane, from arachidonic acid. Cyclooxygenase inhibitors are a type of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. [ ]

Term info

Label

Cyclooxygenase Inhibitor

Synonyms
  • COX Inhibitor
  • COX inhibitor
  • Clyclooxygenases Inhibitor
  • Cyclooxygenase Inhibitor
  • Prostaglandin G/H Synthase Inhibitor
  • cyclooxygenase inhibitor
ALT DEFINITION

A type of drug that is used to treat inflammation and pain, and is being studied in the prevention and treatment of cancer. COX inhibitors belong to the family of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

CHEBI ID

CHEBI:35544

Legacy Concept Name

Cyclooxygenase_Inhibitor

Preferred Name

Cyclooxygenase Inhibitor

Semantic Type

Chemical Viewed Functionally

UMLS CUI

C0085387

code

C1323