Osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are among the most prevalent chronic illnesses and leading causes of disability in the United States. The enzymes responsible for these two illnesses are named COX-1 and COX-2, and have been the target of arthritis therapy using nonselective NSAIDs. An understanding of the COX enzymes has allowed for the development of agents that specifically inhibit COX-2. COX-2–selective inhibitors work similar to NSAIDS, but have a lower potential for upper gastrointestinal injury, a serious side effect of nonselective NSAIDs. COX-2–selective inhibitors represent a significant advance in the treatment of arthritis and other related inflammatory conditions. Science has found that the ability to inhibit COX-2 while sparing COX-1 should provide therapeutic benefits in the management of pain and inflammation, without deleterious effects on the integrity of upper gastrointestinal tract. Vioxx is one such COX-2 inhibitor.

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