Vioxx (rofecoxib) molecule
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Vioxx (rofecoxib) molecule
Vioxx (rofecoxib) molecule, computer model. Vioxx was a COX-2 inhibitor painkilling drug marketed by Merck & Co. It was withdrawn in 2004 due to fears that its use may increase the risk of having a heart attack or stroke. In August 2005, a US court awarded a woman $253.4m (£ 141m) in compensation after her husband died while taking Vioxx. The finding could open up a path for thousands of similar lawsuits from people whose health suffered while on Vioxx. Around two million people are thought to have taken Vioxx worldwide since it was launched in 1999. Statistically, that could mean nearly 30, 000 deaths relate to its use. In this molecule, carbon is pink, oxygen green, hydrogen white, and sulphur cyan
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the intricate structure of the Vioxx (rofecoxib) molecule, a once-prominent COX-2 inhibitor painkilling drug. Created using computer modeling techniques, this artwork provides a visual representation of the chemical composition that made Vioxx an effective pharmaceutical compound. However, behind its scientific beauty lies a controversial history. Marketed by Merck & Co. , Vioxx faced withdrawal in 2004 due to concerns over potential cardiovascular risks such as heart attacks and strokes. The gravity of these fears was exemplified when a US court awarded $253.4 million (£141 million) in compensation to a woman whose husband tragically passed away while taking Vioxx. This landmark ruling opened the floodgates for numerous lawsuits from individuals who suffered adverse health effects while on this medication. With approximately two million people worldwide having used Vioxx since its launch in 1999, it is estimated that nearly 30,000 deaths may be attributed to its use statistically. In this visually striking image, carbon atoms are depicted as pink spheres, oxygen atoms as green spheres, hydrogen atoms as white spheres, and sulphur atoms as cyan spheres. This molecular representation serves not only as an artistic portrayal but also highlights the complex biochemistry involved in pharmacology and medicinal research. As we reflect upon this photograph's significance within the realm of pharmaceutical science and patient safety concerns surrounding banned anti-inflammatory drugs like Vioxx (rofecoxib), we are reminded of both the progress made through medical advancements and the importance of rigorous testing before introducing medications into widespread use.
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