Vioxx (1999-2004)
Overview
A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, COX-2 selective inhibitor for treatment of osteoarthritis, produced by Merck & Co. and voluntarily withdrawn because of risk of heart attack & stroke in 2004.
A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, COX-2 selective inhibitor for treatment of osteoarthritis, produced by Merck & Co. and voluntarily withdrawn because of risk of heart attack & stroke in 2004.