List of withdrawn drugs
List of Withdrawn Drugs
The List of Withdrawn Drugs refers to a compilation of pharmaceutical drugs that have been removed from the market due to health risks, inefficacy, or other reasons.
Pronunciation
- Withdrawn: /wɪðˈdrɔːn/
- Drugs: /drʌɡz/
Etymology
The term "withdrawn" comes from the Old English "wiðdragan," meaning to take back or withdraw. "Drugs" is derived from the Old French "drogue," possibly from the Middle Dutch "droge vat," meaning dry barrels, referring to medicinal substances.
Related Terms
- Pharmaceutical Drug: A chemical substance used to treat, cure, prevent, or diagnose a disease or to promote well-being.
- Drug Recall: The process of retrieving defective or potentially harmful drugs from the market.
- Adverse Drug Reaction: An unwanted or harmful reaction experienced following the administration of a drug or combination of drugs under normal conditions of use.
- Pharmacovigilance: The science and activities relating to the detection, assessment, understanding, and prevention of adverse effects or any other drug-related problems.
List of Withdrawn Drugs
This list includes some of the most notable drugs that have been withdrawn from the market:
- Thalidomide: A medication used to treat a number of cancers and skin conditions. It was withdrawn due to causing severe birth defects.
- Rofecoxib: A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and acute pain. It was withdrawn due to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
- Cisapride: A medication used to treat nocturnal heartburn due to gastroesophageal reflux disease. It was withdrawn due to causing serious cardiac arrhythmias.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on List of withdrawn drugs
- Wikipedia's article - List of withdrawn drugs
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