English dictionary of cancer terms . 2015.
VIOXX — VI OXX (v[imac] [o^]ks), prop. n. [Trade name, used by Merck & Co.] (Chem. & Med.) A trade name for {rofecoxib}. [Trade name] [PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Vioxx — Strukturformel Allgemeines Freiname Rofecoxib Ander … Deutsch Wikipedia
Vioxx — Rofécoxib Rofécoxib Général No CAS … Wikipédia en Français
Vioxx — rofecoxib ofecoxib (Chem. & Med.) A chemical substance ({C17H14O4S}, molecular weight 314.36) used in medicine as an analgesic to alleviate pain and inflammation; it is a synthetic compound, and is marketed by Merck & Co. under the trade name… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Vioxx — noun a Cox 2 inhibitor (trade name Vioxx) that relieves pain and inflammation without harming the digestive tract; voluntarily withdrawn from the market in 2004 • Syn: ↑rofecoxib • Usage Domain: ↑trade name • Hypernyms: ↑Cox 2 inhibitor … Useful english dictionary
Vioxx — Vi·oxx vī .äks trademark used for a preparation of rofecoxib * * * Vi·oxx (viґoks) trademark for a preparation of rofecoxib … Medical dictionary
Rofecoxib — Systematic (IUPAC) name 4 (4 methylsulfonylphenyl) 3 phenyl 5H furan 2 one Clinical data Pregnancy cat. C ( … Wikipedia
COX-2 inhibitor — COX 2 selective inhibitor is a form of non steroidal anti inflammatory drug (NSAID) that directly targets COX 2, an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain. Targeting selectivity for COX 2 reduces the risk of peptic ulceration, and is the… … Wikipedia
Rofecoxib — Nombre (IUPAC) sistemático 4 (4 metilsulfonilfenil) 3 fenil 5H furan 2 ona Identificadores … Wikipedia Español
Merck & Co. — Merck Co., Inc. (Merck Sharp Dohme (MSD) outside the United States and Canada) Type Public Traded as NYSE: … Wikipedia
