Pharmacy MCQs with answers #celecoxib

A major advantage of celecoxib (Celebrex) over most other NSAIDs is that it option A. has a longer half-life than most option B. can safely be used in patients who are allergic to aspirin option C. decreases the production of gastric mucus option D. causes fewer adverse GI effects option E. is metabolized to a corticosteroid in the body. The correct answer is option (D) . Celecoxib (Celebrex) is a cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. It is, therefore, less likely to cause GI upset than most other NSAIDs.