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FDA Medwatch Alert: Vioxx (rofecoxib) - Apr 7, 2005
After concluding that the overall risk versus benefit profile is unfavorable, FDA has requested Pfizer, Inc. to voluntarily withdraw Bextra (valdecoxib) from the market. This request is based on: *...
FDA Medwatch Alert: Vioxx (rofecoxib) - Jun 15, 2005
FDA has requested that sponsors of all non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) make labeling changes to their products. FDA recommended proposed labeling for both the prescription and...
FDA Medwatch Alert: Vioxx (rofecoxib) - Sep 30, 2004
Merck & Co., Inc. announced a voluntary withdrawal of Vioxx (rofecoxib) from the U.S. and worldwide market due to safety concerns of an increased risk of cardiovascular events (including heart attack...
FDA Medwatch Alert: Vioxx (rofecoxib) - May 6, 2002
FDA and Merck strengthened the WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS, and CLINICAL STUDIES sections of Vioxx labeling to describe new cardiovascular and gastroenterological safety information. This information...
FDA Medwatch Alert: COX-2 Selective and Non-Selective Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
After concluding that the overall risk versus benefit profile is unfavorable, FDA has requested Pfizer, Inc. to voluntarily withdraw Bextra (valdecoxib) from the market. This request is based on: *...
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