Vioxx
Noun 1. a Cox-2 inhibitor (trade name Vioxx) that relieves pain without harming the digestive tract (synonym) rofecoxib (hypernym) Cox-2 inhibitor (classification) trade name, brand name, brand, marque | ||||
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Vioxx Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Vioxx
[VY-ox]
A drug that was being used for pain relief and was being studied for its ability to prevent cancer and to block the growth of new blood vessels to solid tumors. It belongs to the family of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Vioxx was taken off the market in the U.S. because of safety concerns. Also called rofecoxib.
[VY-ox]
A drug that was being used for pain relief and was being studied for its ability to prevent cancer and to block the growth of new blood vessels to solid tumors. It belongs to the family of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Vioxx was taken off the market in the U.S. because of safety concerns. Also called rofecoxib.
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Vioxx Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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vioxx
vioxx
n : a cox-2 inhibitor (trade name vioxx) that relieves pain without harming the digestive tract [syn: rofecoxib, vioxx]
vioxx
n : a cox-2 inhibitor (trade name vioxx) that relieves pain without harming the digestive tract [syn: rofecoxib, vioxx]
Vioxx Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Rofecoxib
Rofecoxib (IPA: ) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) developed by Merck & Co. to treat osteoarthritis, acute pain conditions, and dysmenorrhoea. Rofecoxib was approved as safe and effective by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on May 20, 1999 and was subsequently marketed under the brand name Vioxx, Ceoxx and Ceeoxx.
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