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VIOXX®
About VIOXX®
VIOXX® (rofecoxib), manufactured by Merck & Co., is an anti-inflammatory drug prescribed to relieve the pain of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and for the treatment of menstrual symptoms. VIOXX® was widely popular, used by nearly 20 million people, when Merck voluntarily recalled the drug because of researching demonstrating an increased risk of heart attacks and stroke.
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Overview
Learn more about VIOXX® (rofecoxib) including its indications, drug class, competitors and sales figures.
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VIOXX® History
From its approval in 1999 to its voluntary recall in 2004, read about the history of VIOXX®.
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Why Prescribed?
VIOXX® was primarily prescribed as an arthritis medication and pain reliever, but had other indications as well.
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VIOXX® Recall
On September 30, 2004 Merck voluntarily recalled VIOXX® after several research studies found that patients has an increased risk for serious cardiovascular events including heart attack and stroke.
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