Question: what drugs are selective cox 2 inhibitors?
Answer: Celecoxib (Celebrex) is the only COX-2 inhibitor available in the United States. It is available as a generic. Rofecoxib (Vioxx) and valdecoxib (Bextra) were withdrawn from the market in 2004 and 2005, respectively, because they excessively increased the risk of heart attacks and strokes with long term use.