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Rofecoxib /ˌrɒfɨˈkɒksɪb/ is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that has now been withdrawn over safety concerns. It was marketed by Merck & Co. to treat osteoarthritis acute pain conditions and dysmenorrhoea.

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ATC prefix
M01
ATC suffix
AH02
Bioavailability
93.0
CAS number
162011-90-7
ChEBI
8887
DrugBank
DB00533
FDA UNII code
0QTW8Z7MCR
IUPAC name
4-(4-methylsulfonylphenyl)-3-phenyl-5H-furan-2-one
PubChem
5090

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