Esteve’s Tramadol/Celecoxib: US FDA Cites No Major Concerns, But Also No Advantages
Executive Summary
Agency’s briefing document for 15 January review of the fixed-dose product combining an opioid and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory reflects application of opioid benefit/risk framework described in June draft guidance.
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