COX-2 Derived Prostacyclin Confers Atheroprotection on Female Mice Karine M. Egan, John A. Lawson, Susanne Fries, Beverley Koller, Daniel J. Rader, Emer M. Smyth, and Garret A. FitzGerald Published online November 18 2004; 10.1126/science.1103333 (Science Express Reports ) http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/abstract/1103333v1
patients taking the drug chronically face twice the risk of a heart attack compared to patients receiving a placebo. 選択的にCOX-2を阻害するNSAID(非ステロイド性抗炎症薬)「Vioxx」(一般名:rofecoxib)を、長期に服用すると、心筋梗塞など心血管疾患イベントのリスク増加が、2倍になる危険を示唆するデータが示された。
Merck Announces Voluntary Worldwide Withdrawal of VIOXX Merck社は、自発的に回収
we concluded that a voluntary withdrawal is the responsible course to take. to evaluate the efficacy of VIOXX 25 mg in preventing recurrence of colorectal polyps in patients with a history of colorectal adenomas The results for the first 18 months of the APPROVe study did not show any increased risk While the cause of these results is uncertain at this time, they suggest an increased risk of confirmed cardiovascular events beginning after 18 months of continuous therapy.