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 | Vioxx® is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) known as a COX-2 inhibitor used to relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis and to treat pain and menstrual discomfort.
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Common Brand Name(s)
Vioxx
Uses
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
drug (NSAID) which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
It is used to treat arthritis, menstrual pain or
other acute pain.
How to Use
Take this arthritis and menstrual pain drug by mouth,
generally once daily as directed. To decrease the
chance of stomach upset, this drug is best taken
with food. Dosage is based on your medical condition
and response to therapy. Take this medication with
6 to 8 ounces (180-240ml) of water. Do not lie down
for at least 30 minutes after taking this drug.
Side Effects
Stomach upset or tiredness may occur. If these effects
persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
Unlikely but report promptly: severe headache, change
in the amount of urine. Very unlikely but report
promptly: dark urine, yellowing eyes or skin. If
you notice any of the following unlikely but very
serious side effects, stop taking this arthritis
and menstrual pain drug and consult your doctor
or pharmacist immediately: black stools, persistent
stomach abdominal pain, vomit that looks like coffee
grounds. In the unlikely event you have an allergic
reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash,
itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact
your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
Tell your doctor your medical history, including:
allergies (especially to aspirin/other NSAIDs),
liver problems, kidney problems, heart disease,
stomach/intestinal ulcers or bleeding, history of
smoking, alcoholism, asthma, high blood pressure,
growths in the nose (e.g., nasal polyps), serious
infections, swelling (edema), blood disorders (anemia),
poorly controlled diabetes. This medicine may cause
stomach bleeding. Daily use of alcohol, especially
when combined with this medicine, may increase your
risk for stomach bleeding. Check with your doctor
or pharmacist for more information. Caution is advised
when this drug is used in the elderly, as this group
may be more sensitive to drug side effects. This
medication should be used only when clearly needed
during the first six months of pregnancy. It should
not be used during the last three months of pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
It is not known whether this arthritis and menstrual
pain drug is excreted into breast milk. Because
of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding
while using this drug is not recommended. Consult
your doctor before breast-feeding.
Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison
control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms
of overdose may include severe stomach pain, coffee
ground-like vomit, dark stool, ringing in the ears,
change in amount of urine, unusually fast or slow
heartbeat, muscle weakness, slow or shallow breathing,
confusion, severe headache or loss of consciousness.
Notes
Do not share this arthritis and menstrual pain medication
with others. Laboratory or medical tests may be
performed to monitor your progress.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the
missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not double the dose to catch up.
Storage
Store at room temperature (77 degrees F or 25 degrees
C) away from light and moisture.