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drug_recall vioxxVioxx is a Cox-2 inhibitor, a class of drug that was released on the U.S. market several years ago. This class of drug was to be the next step in treating osteoarthritis and other types of pain. Individuals who had previously taken aspirin or other NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug such as aspirin or ibuprofen), but were bothered by gastrointestinal problems commonly associated with them.
Vioxx was touted as a great medical development in the many ads that promoted its benefits. Principal among these was the claim that Vioxx relieved pain without causing stomach problems. Unfotunately, Vioxx poses troubling effects for some users. The Food and Drug Administration ordered Merck & Co. to cease promotions aimed at getting doctors to prescribe its arthritis painkiller Vioxx, saying they minimize potential safety risks. The FDA told Merck to set the record straight by sending a "Dear Doctor" letter to all health workers who may have been exposed to the misleading campaign. Merck has until Oct. 1 to respond.
Vioxx As a Treatment
Vioxx, also known by its drug name rofecoxib, is used primarily for pain relief. Specifically, it is used to treat:
Be Cautious About Vioxx if you:
Vioxx should not be taken with most antacids since they lower the absorption rate of the drug into the body.
Two reports released Wednesday reveal that Merck waged a deceptive promotional campaign for its top-selling painkiller Vioxx and disguised company studies as the work of outside scientists.
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The third-largest drugmaker in the U.S, Merck, agreed to settle a majority of their claims involving the painkiller Vioxx for $4.85 billion.
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An Idaho state jury has found that the painkiller Vioxx contributed to the heart attack of a postal worker. The jury awarded him and his wife a multimillion-dollar verdict.
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