rofecoxib

Noun

Meaning

a Cox-2 inhibitor (trade name Vioxx) that relieves pain and inflammation without harming the digestive tract; voluntarily withdrawn from the market in 2004

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Examples

Further data, from the APPROVe trial, showed a statistically significant relative risk of cardiovascular events of 1.97 versus placebo citation —which caused a worldwide withdrawal of rofecoxib in October 2004. Source: Internet

A statistically significant increase in the incidence of myocardial infarctions was observed in patients on rofecoxib. Source: Internet

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