Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) has been implicated in a variety of human malignancies and, accordingly, COX-2 selective inhibitors are being investigated as important chemopreventive and therapeutic agents.
Tocolysis with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) has been widely accepted for several years. Recently, the use of the cyclooxygenase-2 (COX2) preferential NSAID nimesulide has been ...