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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 & StrengthsÂ
Tablets, Oral:Â
10 mgÂ
20 mgÂ
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 providedÂ
Refer to adult dosingÂ
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:  Â
NauseaÂ
High Blood pressureÂ
Back painÂ
DepressionÂ
FlatulenceÂ
DiarrheaÂ
Sinus inflammationÂ
Abdominal painÂ
anemiaÂ
Pregnancy consideration: Valdecoxib falls into pregnancy category C. Â
Lactation: excretion of valdecoxib in breast milk is not known. Â
Pregnancy category:Â
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Patient information leafletÂ
Generic Name: ValdecoxibÂ
Pronounced: val-di-coks-ib Â
Why do we use valdecoxib?Â
Valdecoxib is used for postoperative pain management and treatment of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.Â