Which of the following characteristic permit the use of celecoxib in patients of arthritis?: (A) H/O diabetes, (B) H/O peptic ulcer, (C) H/O gout, (D) H/O of severe rash
Answer is C. Ans. C. H/O goutCelecoxib is selective COX 2 inhibitor. It has less chances of causing gastritis and thus it is safe to use in patients with history of peptic ulcer. But on prolonged use, they show cardiotoxicity.