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Bextra-Valdecoxib is used to relieve the
pain, tenderness, inflammation (swelling), and stiffness caused by
arthritis and to treat painful menstrual periods. Valdecoxib is in a class
of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) called COX-2
inhibitors. It works by stopping the body's production of a substance that
causes pain and inflammation. |
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Bextra |
30 - 10 mg Tablets |
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Bextra |
60 - 10 mg Tablets |
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Bextra |
90 - 10 mg Tablets |
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Bextra |
30 - 20 mg Tablets |
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Bextra |
60 - 20 mg Tablets |
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Bextra |
90 - 20 mg Tablets |
Bextra Medication Drug
Information
Online Bextra / Valdecoxib Use Indication:
Bextra comes as a tablet to take
by mouth. It is usually taken with or without food once or twice
a day. Follow the directions on your prescription label
carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part
you do not understand. Take Bextra exactly as directed. Do not
take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by
your doctor
Precautions on using Bextra
Before taking Bextra, tell your
doctor and pharmacist
if you are allergic to Bextra, aspirin, other NSAIDS, sulfa
drugs, or any other medications.
what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins,
nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be
sure to mention any of the following: angiotensin-converting
enzyme (ACE) inhibitors such as enalapril (Vasotec), fosinopril
(Monopril), and lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril); anticoagulants
('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin); antifungals such
as fluconazole (Diflucan) and ketoconazole (Nizoral); aspirin;
diuretics ('water pills'); lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid); and
oral steroids such as dexamethasone (Decadron, Dexone),
methylprednisolone (Medrol), and prednisone (Deltasone). Your
doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or
monitor you carefully for side effects.
if you have or have ever had ulcers, stomach bleeding, kidney or
liver disease, heart failure, high blood pressure, swelling of
legs and ankles, asthma.
if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are
breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking Bextra, call
your doctor.
if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the
doctor or dentist that you are taking Bextra.
ask your doctor about the safe use of alcoholic beverages while
you are taking Bextra valdecoxib. Alcohol may increase the risk
of side effects from Bextra.
if you use tobacco products. Cigarette smoking may increase the
risk of side effects from Bextra.
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