FDA slams Novartis, maker of Deramaxx, pet arthritis drug DC [CNN Money] (If your dog is on Deramaxx, it may be wise to ask your vet if it is at risk for serious side effects. ) Deramaxx is a ‘Cox-2 inhibitor’, and in the same class as Vioxx, a drug recently withdrawn from the market after being linked with heart problems in those taking it.

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