In April, the FDA rejected Merck's Arcoxia, anarthritis painkiller in the same drug class as Vioxx, eventhough it is widely available overseas.

4月，FDA否决了默克的关节炎止痛药Arcoxia，Arcoxia和Vioxx是同一类药并在海外已经大量出售了。

youdao

In addition, researchers looked at the relative cardiovascular risks associated with three other drugs not sold in the U. S., including Vioxx, Arcoxia, and Prexige.

另外，研究人员观察了伴随不在美国销售的其他三种药物的心血管相对风险，其中有万络、托昔布和鲁米昔布。

youdao

Merck says a long-awaited arthritis drug, Arcoxia, will be filed with the Food and Drug Administration.

FORBES: An Argument For Drug Megamergers

Merck today withdrew its application with the Food and Drug Administration for Arcoxia, its next-generation painkiller.

FORBES: Magazine Article

"We're very confident in the safety and efficacy of Arcoxia, " says Merck spokeswoman Christine Fanelle.

FORBES: Magazine Article