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Rofecoxib is a drug. It is one of the nonsteriodal anti-inflamitory drugs. It was withdrawn in 2004 because of increased risk of heart attack and stroke with long-term, high-dose use.

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Rofecoxib is a drug. It is one of the nonsteriodal anti-inflamitory drugs. It was withdrawn in 2004 because of increased risk of heart attack and stroke with long-term, high-dose use.

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The COX-2 inhibitors include celecoxib (Celebrex), rofecoxib (Vioxx), and valdecoxib (Bextra).

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The COX-2 inhibitors include celecoxib (Celebrex), rofecoxib (Vioxx), and valdecoxib (Bextra).

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Cox-2 inhibitors.... none available over the counter. Celebrex (Celecoxib) Vioxx (Rofecoxib), Bextra (Valdecoxib), Prexige (Lumiracoxib), Arcoxia (Etoricoxib)

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Musculoskeletal disorders are one of the most common human afflictions. It affects many people of all ages. Here is a small list of some drugs that can help prevent or reduce the side effects you might happen to get from these common disorders.

Vioxx (Rofecoxib)- it is a non-narcotic analgesic and NSAID's (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) It is used for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis

Diclofenac (Voltaren)- It is a non-narcotic analgesic, NSAID's, opthalmics. It is used for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, analgesia, actinic keratoses, cataract surgery, and pain.

Oxaprozin (Daypro)- It is a non-narcotic analgesic, and a NSAID. It is also used for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Again this is just a small list and as you can tell the musculoskeletal disorders are very common. Arthritis would be one of the most common disorders in this area.

___Heather D._____

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