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Rofecoxib (IPA: ) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that was used in the treatment of osteoarthritis, acute pain conditions, and dysmenorrhoea. Formerly marketed by Merck & Co. under the trade names Vioxx, Ceoxx and Ceeoxx, it was voluntarily withdrawn from the market in 2004 because of concerns about increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
Rofecoxib was one of the most widely used drugs ever to be withdrawn from the market. Worldwide, over 80 million people were prescribed rofecoxib at some time. In the year before withdrawal, Merck had a sales revenue of US$2.5 billion from Vioxx.
Rofecoxib was available on prescription as tablets and as an oral suspension.
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ADRreports (ADR Reports) Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:30:30 -0000
NSAID switching and short-term gastrointestinal outcome rates after the withdrawal of rofecoxib: The consequenc.. http://bit.ly/bsT36
writing an epic summary on rofecoxib! then on to chem problems! and im up in 5 hours. bad times!
stephf23 (Stephanie Fox) Fri, 16 Oct 2009 01:03:31 -0000
writing an epic summary on rofecoxib! then on to chem problems! and im up in 5 hours. bad times!
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