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Cox-2 inhibitor (trade name Vioxx) that relieves pain and inflammation without harming the digestive tract; voluntarily withdrawn from the market in 2004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