Synonyms: Dynastat® | SC-69124
parecoxib is an approved drug (UK (2002), EMA (2009))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: The brand Dynastat® contains parecoxib sodium (PubChem CID 15895902). Parecoxib is a water soluble prodrug of valdecoxib, a non‑steroidal anti‑inflammatory drug (NSAID).
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Summary of Clinical Use ![]() |
Approved for short term perioperative pain control. |
Mechanism Of Action and Pharmacodynamic Effects ![]() |
Parecoxib is a cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor. It therefore interferes with the production of pro-inflammatory prostaglandins. |
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For extended ADME data see the following: Electronic Medicines Compendium (eMC) European Medicines Agency (EMA) |