Pharmaceutical Legal Glossary
Glossary of Pharmaceutical Terms
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z #
Click on the first letter of the word from the list above to go to the appropriate section of the glossary.
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Venue: The place where a trial is held.
Verdict: The decision of the case reached by the jury.
Viagra: Medicine intended to treat sexual impotence in men
(erectile dysfunction). Patients taking Viagra have experienced heart
attack, sudden death, irregular heart rhythm, stroke, chest pain, and
increased blood pressure.
Vicarious Liability: The liability of one person for the torts of
another.
Vicodin: A prescription pain reliever containing hydrocodone and
acetaminophen. Classified in the same category as Oxycontin, Vicodin
contains 5-10mg of hydrocodone.
Videx EC: A medication used to treat HIV. There have been reports
linking VIDEX EC with fatal lactic acidosis and pancreatitis.
Vioxx: Vioxx is a non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drug intended
to treat menstrual and arthritis pain. The drug is believed to be a
defective drug, is known to cause heartburn, nausea, diarrhea, upper
respiratory tract infection, swelling of the lower extremities, high
blood pressure, itching, stomach ulcers or bleeding, fatigue, vomiting,
dark urine, and black stools. Additionally, recent studies have also
linked Vioxx to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
Voluntary: Free of coercion, duress, or undue inducement.
