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  • What is Vioxx?
    Vioxx (rofecoxib) is a prescription COX-2 inhibitor nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Vioxx works by inhibiting the COX-2 form of the COX enzyme to block production of prostaglandins. … more
  • What is the COX enzyme?
    The cyclooxygenase (COX) enzyme has two forms: COX-1 and COX-2. COX-1 is found in a lot of cells all the time, notably the lining of the stomach where it regulates acid production. COX-2 is not … more
  • Why has Vioxx been withdrawn from the market?
    New research shows that a major Vioxx side effect is a greatly increased risk of cardiovascular (CV) events such as heart attack or stroke if used long-term. more
  • Were there any warning flags that led to Merck's recall of Vioxx?
    Ever since the FDA sent a warning letter to Merck in 1999 calling Merck's promotional materials "false and misleading," and when the FDA directed Merck to send a letter to healthcare … more
  • What evidence supports the withdrawal?
    Merck's decision to withdraw Vioxx from the market is based on new data from a trial called the APPROVe (Adenomatous Polyp Prevention on VIOXX) trial. In the APPROVe trial, a 156-week … more
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