Definition of "rofecoxib" [rofecoxib]

• A particular nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. (noun)

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• "The drugs were naproxen, ibuprofen, diclofenac, celecoxib, etoricoxib and two others not used in England, called rofecoxib or Vioxx, and lumiracoxib."
• "They further pointed out in a press release alternatives such as rofecoxib and valdecoxib increase the rise of cardiovascular dysfunctions, including stroke."
• "Highest risk of miscarriage was associated with diclofenac and lowest risk with rofecoxib."