Rofecoxib

a type of COX-2 inhibitor drug used to relieve the pain and inflammation of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Gastrointestinal side effects are less likely than with other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), but mouth ulcers, sleep disturbance, and muscle cramps may occur.

 

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