Rofecoxib and cardiovascular adverse events in adjuvant treatment of colorectal cancer.

BACKGROUND: Selective cyclooxygenase inhibitors may retard the progression of cancer, but they have enhanced thrombotic potential. We report on cardiovascular adverse events in patients receiving rofecoxib to reduce rates of recurrence of colorectal cancer. METHODS: All serious adverse events that...

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Main Authors: Kerr, D, Dunn, J, Langman, M, Smith, J, Midgley, R, Stanley, A, Stokes, J, Julier, P, Iveson, C, Duvvuri, R, McConkey, C
Format: Journal article
Sprog:English
Udgivet: 2007