A randomized trial comparing the effect of rofecoxib, a cyclooxygenase 2–specific inhibitor, with that of ibuprofen on the gastroduodenal mucosa of patients with osteoarthritis
Laine L, Harper S, Simon T, Bath R, Johanson J, Schwartz H, Stern S, Quan H, Bolognese J, Group F. A randomized trial comparing the effect of rofecoxib, a cyclooxygenase 2–specific inhibitor, with that of ibuprofen on the gastroduodenal mucosa of patients with osteoarthritis. Gastroenterology 1999, 117: 776-783. PMID: 10500058, DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(99)70334-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overCyclooxygenase 2Cyclooxygenase 2 InhibitorsCyclooxygenase InhibitorsDouble-Blind MethodDuodenal UlcerFemaleGastric MucosaGastroscopyHumansIbuprofenIntestinal MucosaIsoenzymesLactonesMaleMembrane ProteinsMiddle AgedOsteoarthritisProstaglandin-Endoperoxide SynthasesStomach UlcerSulfonesConceptsUlcer ratesGastroduodenal ulcersCOX-2 specific inhibitionSymptoms of osteoarthritisNonspecific COX inhibitorNormal gastrointestinal tractTreatment of patientsBaseline endoscopyGastroduodenal ulcerationPlacebo groupCumulative incidenceOsteoarthritis patientsGastroduodenal mucosaWeek 12COX inhibitorsMucosal integrityCOX-2Gastrointestinal tractInflammatory sitesProstaglandin productionDoses 2AbstractTextEffective doseUlcersPatients