Which of the following is the most famous examples of a drug that was withdrawn after postmarketing surveillance?
A) celecoxib
B) furosemide
C) atenolol
D) penbutolol
A) celecoxib
Celecoxib is the most famous example of a drug that was withdrawn after
postmarketing surveillance. It was withdrawn along with valdecoxib and rofecoxib. All three
were linked to safety concerns of stroke and heart attack. Celecoxib remains on the market, but
carries a black box warning.
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