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

question 8

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 serious 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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