Rofecoxib |
Vioxx; Withdrawn from the market |
A substance used for pain relief that is also 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.
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... ROFECOXIB (Vioxx®) is a drug used to reduce inflammation and ease mild to moderate pain for such conditions as arthritis, painful menstrual cycles, or pain after dental or surgical procedures. Generic rofecoxib tablets are not available. ...
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Rofecoxib Systematic (IUPAC) name 4-(4-methylsulfonylphenyl)-3-ph ...
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