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Vioxx
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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. |
Medical Information:
Uses:
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.
Before Using:
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with Vioxx.
Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter
medicine that you are taking. Additional monitoring of your dose
or condition may be needed if you are taking an ACE inhibitor,
an anticoagulant, furosemide, lithium, methotrexate, rifampin,
thiazide diuretics, or warfarin. Inform your doctor of any other
medical conditions including aspirin-sensitive asthma, allergies,
pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Contact your doctor or pharmacist
if you have any questions or concerns about taking this medicine.
Side Effects:
Side effects that may occur while taking Vioxx include weakness
or nausea. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your
doctor. Check with your doctor as soon as possible if you experience
itching or skin rash, swelling of the feet or ankles, unexpected
weight gain, vomiting material that looks like coffee grounds,
or blood in stool or vomit. Contact your doctor immediately if
you experience swelling of hands, face, lips, eyes, throat, or
tongue; difficulty swallowing or breathing; hoarseness; flu-like
symptoms; sluggishness; yellowing of the skin or eyes; stomach
pain; dark urine or pale stools; or unusual fatigue. If you notice
other effects not listed below, contact your doctor, nurse, or
pharmacist.
Directions:
The usual dose of Vioxx for acute pain syndromes and menstrual
cramps (primary dysmenorrhea) is 50 mg once daily for no longer
than 5 days. The usual dose of Vioxx for treatment of osteoarthritis
is 12.5 mg daily although some patients may benefit from 25 mg
daily. The maximum daily dose should not exceed 25 mg. This medicine
may be taken on an empty stomach or with food. Store this medicine
at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) in a tightly-closed
container, away from heat, moisture, and light. If you miss a
dose of this medicine and you are taking 1 dose daily, take the
missed dose if you remember the same day. Skip the missed dose
if you do not remember until the next day. Do not take 2 doses
at once.
Precautions:
Do not take Vioxx if you have had a severe allergic reaction to
aspirin or any medicine containing aspirin or to a nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drug (such as Feldene, Motrin, Naprosyn, Clinoril).
A severe reaction includes a severe rash, hives, breathing difficulties,
or dizziness. If you have a question about whether you are allergic
to this medicine or if a certain medicine is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
drug, contact your doctor or pharmacist. If you experience difficulty
breathing, tightness of chest, swelling of eyelids, face, or lips;
or if you develop a rash or hives, tell your doctor immediately.
Do not take any more doses of this medicine unless your doctor
tells you to do so. Do not exceed the recommended dose or take
this medicine for longer than prescribed without checking with
your doctor. Keep all doctor and laboratory appointments while
you are using this medicine. ALCOHOL
Warning:
If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your
doctor whether you should take this medicine or other pain relievers/fever
reducers. This medicine may cause stomach bleeding. Before you
begin taking any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter,
check with your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any medicines
that contain ibuprofen, naproxen, or ketoprofen.
For women:
If you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the
benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. It
is unknown if this medicine is excreted in breast milk. Do not
breast- feed while taking this medicine.
Storage:
Store Adipex at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
Keep Adipex and all medications out of the reach of children.
Notes:
Do not share this medicine with others for whom it was not prescribed.
Do not use this medicine for other health conditions. Keep this
product out of the reach of children. If using this medicine for
an extended period of time, obtain refills before your supply
runs out.
Vioxx Common Misspellings:
Vioxx is often misspelled, as many people hear the word , write
it down, and spell it the incorrect way. Here are a few of
the most common misspellings for Vioxx : Viox, Vioks, Vaoxx,
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and Viocks. Full correct
name of this drug is "Vioxx".
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