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Brand Name :
Vahflam, Valk plus, Ronaldo, Parovi, Valac, Sistal VM
Synonyms :
valdecoxib
Class :
Anti-inflammatory drugs and non-Selective COX inhibitors
Dosage Forms & Strengths
Tablets, Oral:
10 mg
20 mg
10
mg
Tablet
Oral
once a day
20 - 40
mg
Tablet
Oral
once a day
Oral or Bunionectomy surgery :
20 - 40
mg
Tablet
Oral
60 to 75 minutes prior to surgery
No dosage information provided
Refer to adult dosing
Avoid combination, may be life-threatening
Avoid combination, may be life-threatening
Avoid combination, may be life-threatening
When loracarbef is used together with valdecoxib, the risk or seriousness of nephrotoxicity is enhanced
When valdecoxib is used together with bufexamac, this leads to enhanced risk or seriousness of adverse outcomes
the risk or severity of adverse effects may increase when valdecoxib is combined with alendronic acid
may enhance the risk or severity of hypertension when combined
the risk of irritation of the gastrointestinal tract may be increased when fluocortolone is taken with valdecoxib
Adverse drug reactions:
Nausea
High Blood pressure
Back pain
Depression
Flatulence
Diarrhea
Sinus inflammation
Abdominal pain
anemia
Pregnancy consideration: Valdecoxib falls into pregnancy category C.
Lactation: excretion of valdecoxib in breast milk is not known.
Pregnancy category:
Patient information leaflet
Generic Name: Valdecoxib
Pronounced: val-di-coks-ib
Why do we use valdecoxib?
Valdecoxib is used for postoperative pain management and treatment of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
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