Several COX-2 Selective Inhibitors Such as Rofecoxib (Vioxx)and Valdecoxib (Bextra)have

question 11

Multiple Choice

Several COX-2 selective inhibitors such as rofecoxib (Vioxx) and valdecoxib (Bextra) have been taken off the market because these drugs can cause side effects such as:

• A)liver failure.
• B)brain tumors.
• C)heart attack and stroke.
• D)kidney failure.
• E)skeletal muscle inflammation and myopathy.

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