Vioxx

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Vioxx
TermVioxx
Short definitionVioxx - (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. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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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 Vioxx was withdrawn from the market in the US due to safety concerns.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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