October 6, 2004
Do not panic about Vioxx.
Vioxx, a very common pain reliever and anti-inflammatory drug, was voluntarily pulled from the market last week following the release of surprising medical news. Often used for the treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and certain pain conditions, Vioxx is a drug within the class of COX-2 inhibitors.
Merck Pharmaceuticals, the manufacturer of Vioxx, generated this action despite $2.5 billion in annual sales and more than 2 million patients currently using this medication. So what does this decision mean for patients using Vioxx? Let’s take a closer look.
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