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Vioxx Information
If you are planning
to order the Vioxx prescription pain medication from the online pharmacy
then it is important that you read through all of the information below
before placing your order. The information below is not intended to
replace the advice of your doctor. Please see our Waiver.
| Vioxx Pain Medication Information |
ROFECOXIB - ORAL
(row-feh-COX-ib) |
| 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.
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| How To Use |
| Take this 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 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 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 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. |
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