Firocoxib

Firocoxib (INN; brand names Equioxx and Previcox) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug of the COX-2 inhibitor (coxib) class, currently approved for use in dogs and horses. Firocoxib was the first COX-2 inhibitor approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for horses.[1] Firocoxib is not intended or approved for use in human medicine.[2]

Firocoxib
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Trade namesEquioxx; Previcox
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  • AU: S4 (Prescription only)
  • UK: POM (Prescription only)
  • US: ℞-only
  • Veterinary use only
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC17H20O5S
Molar mass336.40 g·mol−1
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References

  1. "New NSAID Equioxx (firocoxib) Approved by USEF". The Horse. July 2, 2007. Retrieved 2008-04-18.
  2. Equioxx, European Medicines Agency


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