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rofecoxib

/ˌrəʊ.fɪˈkɒk.sɪb/

Tradução: Substantivo que designa um inibidor da COX-2 (anteriormente vendido sob a marca Vioxx), usado para aliviar dor e inflamação sem prejudicar o trato digestivo, mas retirado voluntariamente do mercado em 2004.

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noun

/ˌrəʊ.fɪˈkɒk.sɪb/C2formalmedical
  • ptSubstantivo que designa um inibidor da COX-2 (anteriormente vendido sob a marca Vioxx), usado para aliviar dor e inflamação sem prejudicar o trato digestivo, mas retirado voluntariamente do mercado em 2004.

A noun referring to a Cox-2 inhibitor (formerly sold under the trade name Vioxx) that was used to relieve pain and inflammation without harming the digestive tract, but was voluntarily withdrawn from the market in 2004.

  1. Cox-2 inhibitorC2formalmedical

    A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that selectively inhibits cyclooxygenase-2, used to relieve pain and inflammation with reduced gastrointestinal side effects.

    ptInibidor da COX-2

    • Rofecoxib was prescribed for arthritis pain before its withdrawal.
    • The drug was marketed under the brand name Vioxx.
    • Studies showed rofecoxib increased cardiovascular risk.

    Sinônimosvioxx