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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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