rofecoxib

GPTKB entity

Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
gptkbp:approvalYear 1999
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:ATCCode M01AH02
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Vioxx
gptkbp:CASNumber 162011-90-7
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C17H14O4S
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Merck_&_Co.
gptkbp:eliminationHalfLife 17 hours
gptkbp:excretion urine
feces
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label rofecoxib
gptkbp:IUPACName 4-(4-methylsulfonylphenyl)-3-phenyl-2(5H)-furanone
gptkbp:legalStatus withdrawn
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
gptkbp:metabolism hepatic
gptkbp:molecularWeight 314.36 g/mol
gptkbp:retired increased risk of cardiovascular events
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
gptkbp:sideEffect heart attack
stroke
edema
hypertension
gastrointestinal upset
gptkbp:usedFor osteoarthritis
pain relief
rheumatoid arthritis
dysmenorrhea
gptkbp:withdrawn 2004
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:nonsteroidal_anti-inflammatory_drug
gptkb:Vioxx
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6