rofecoxib

Thân thiện

A doctor discusses the prescription of rofecoxib with a patient.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A specific pharmaceutical drug: Rofecoxib is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that functions as a selective cyclooxygenase-2 (Cox-2) inhibitor. It was primarily used to reduce pain and inflammation.

Usage

• Rofecoxib is used as a proper noun, the specific name of a medication. It is typically used in medical, pharmaceutical, and public health contexts.
• Example:

Examples

• Noun:
  • Rofecoxib was marketed under the brand name Vioxx.
  • Prescriptions for rofecoxib declined after safety concerns were publicized.

Advanced Usage

• Historical/Regulatory Context: The word is often used in discussions about drug safety, pharmaceutical regulation, and product withdrawals.
  • The voluntary withdrawal of rofecoxib in 2004 was a significant event in pharmacovigilance.

Variants and Related Words

• Vioxx: The former trademark (brand name) for rofecoxib.
• Cox-2 inhibitor: The class of drugs to which rofecoxib belongs.
• NSAID: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, the broader drug category.

Synonyms

• Vioxx: This is a brand name synonym, not a chemical synonym. The chemical compound itself has no true synonym.

Notes on Meaning

• Rofecoxib has only one primary meaning as the international nonproprietary name (INN) for a specific chemical compound used as a drug. Its usage is highly specialized.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a Cox-2 inhibitor (trade name Vioxx) that relieves pain and inflammation without harming the digestive tract; voluntarily withdrawn from the market in 2004

Từ đồng nghĩa

• vioxx