A 46-year-old patient suffering from ulcer disease of the stomach is diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. What antii-nflammatory drug would be the most advisable in this case?

Answer options

1. Celecoxib
2. Promedol (Trimeperidine)
3. Analgin (Metamizole)
4. Prednisolone
5. Paracetamol

Explanation

A highly selective reversible inhibitor of the COX-2 isoform of cyclooxygenase, celecoxib inhibits the transformation of arachidonic acid to prostaglandin precursors. Therefore, it has antipyretic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory properties.