Vioxx
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Term | Vioxx |
Short definition | Vioxx - (pronounced) (VY ox) A drug used to relieve pain and has been studied for its ability to prevent cancer and stop the growth of new blood vessels that tumors need to grow. It is a type of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and a type of anti-angiogenesis drug. |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
Vioxx - (pronounced) (VY ox) A drug used to relieve pain and has been studied for its ability to prevent cancer and stop the growth of new blood vessels that tumors need to grow. It is a type of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and a type of anti-angiogenesis drug. Vioxx was withdrawn from the market in the US due to safety concerns. Also called rofecoxib
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