Vioxx (Noun)
Meaning
A Cox-2 inhibitor (trade name Vioxx) that relieves pain and inflammation without harming the digestive tract; voluntarily withdrawn from the market in 2004.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The pharmaceutical company voluntarily withdrew Vioxx from the market in 2004 due to concerns over its safety.
- Vioxx was initially prescribed to patients who suffered from arthritis and other inflammatory conditions.
- The recall of Vioxx led to numerous lawsuits against the manufacturer, alleging that the company had failed to adequately warn consumers of the risks.
- Before its withdrawal, Vioxx was widely used as a treatment for pain and inflammation in patients with gastrointestinal issues.
- The controversy surrounding Vioxx led to increased scrutiny of the pharmaceutical industry and its practices.