What does "vioxx" mean?

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Cox-2 inhibitor (trade name Vioxx) that relieves pain and inflammation without harming the digestive tract; voluntarily withdrawn from the market in 2004

What is a synonym for "vioxx"?

Common synonyms include: rofecoxib, brand-name drug, market withdrawal, recall.

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Cox-2 inhibitor (trade name Vioxx) that relieves pain and inflammation without harming the digestive tract; voluntarily withdrawn from the market in 2004 wordnet

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rofecoxib brand-name drug market withdrawal recall

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availability inactive treatment market approval placebo

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