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BEXTRA – (Valdecoxib)
Manufactured by Pharmacia & Pfizer
Packets of 30 x 20mg Tablets
What is it used for?
Bextra is approved to treat the signs and symtptoms of osteoarthritis (OA), adult rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and the treatment of pain associated with menstrual cramping. This drug works by blocking the enzyme in your body that makes prostaglandins. Decreasing prostaglandins helps to reduce pain and swelling. It does not inhibit cyclooxygenase-1, which supposedly makes it easier on the stomach than traditional NSAIDs.
How do you take it?
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 are the possible side effects?
Some side effects that could occur are dyspepsia, headache, abdominal pain, nausea, and diarrhea. If you experience more side effects from this medication, please see your doctor.
What precautions should be taken?
Do not take Bextra if you have had an allergic reaction to aspirin or other NSAID. Bextra should be avoided in those with a history of peptic ulcer or GI bleeding. The effects of Bextra have not been studied in children. It should NOT be used in the third trimester of pregnancy. It is not known if Bextra is excreted in breast milk. It should not be taken by nursing mothers. Bextra can increase the effect of anti-coagulants. Bextra should not be taken with any other NSAIDs.
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