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(ROH-feh-COK-sib)
| | A drug that was being used for pain relief and was being studied for its ability to prevent cancer and to block the growth of new blood vessels needed for tumors to grow. It is a type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Rofecoxib was taken off the market in the U.S. because of safety concerns. Also called Vioxx. |
| Previous Definitions: | RK-0202, RMP-7, RNA, Ro 31-7453, Ro 50-3821 | | Next Definitions: | Roman chamomile, romidepsin, romiplostim, ropivacaine, ropivacaine hydrochloride |
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