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Generic Bextra - Valdixx Product: Generic Bextra - Valdixx Tablets
Drug
Name: Valdecoxib
Packaging Type: Blister strip of 10 x
10mg or 10 x 20mg tablets
Manufacturer: Cipla
We do not supply Bextra or Generic Bextra anymore. For more details read the following FDA Article: FDA Article on Bextra (valdecoxib)
Why is this medication prescribed?
Generic Bextra is used to relieve the pain, tenderness,
inflammation, and stiffness which is caused by arthritis. It is also used to treat painful
menstrual periods. This drug is blocking the enzyme that makes prostaglandins. Decreasing prostaglandins helps to reduce pain and inflammation.
How should this medicine be used?
Generic Bextra is a once daily treatment in an oral table formulation.
Your doctor will advise you of how much you need to take for your
condition.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Side effects
include:- dyspepsia
- headache
- abdominal pain
- nausea
- diarrhea
What special precautions should I follow?
- Generic Bextra
should not be taken with any other NSAIDs.
- Do not take Generic Bextra if you have
had an allergic reaction to aspirin or other NSAID.
- You should avoid Generic Bextra
if you have a history of peptic ulcer or GI bleeding
- The
effects of Generic Bextra have not been studied in children.
- It must not
be used in the third trimester of pregnancy.
- It is not known if
Generic Bextra is excreted in breast milk.
- It should not be taken by nursing
mothers.
- Generic Bextra can increase the effect of anti-coagulants.
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