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Drug info>Vioxx
VIOXX
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Generic Name: rofecoxib (oral)
Brand Names: Vioxx |
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What is the most important information I should know
about rofecoxib?
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Notify your doctor immediately if you develop
abdominal pain, tenderness, or discomfort; nausea; blood
in your vomit; bloody, black, or tarry stools;
unexplained weight gain; swelling or water retention;
fatigue or lethargy; a skin rash; itching; yellowing of
your skin or eyes; "flu-like" symptoms; or unusual
bruising or bleeding. These symptoms could be early
signs of dangerous side effects. |
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Rofecoxib is in a class of drugs called non steroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Rofecoxib works by
reducing substances that cause inflammation, pain, and
fever in the body. |
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Rofecoxib is used to reduce pain, inflammation, and
stiffness caused by osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and certain forms of juvenile
rheumatoid arthritis; to manage acute pain in
adults; to treat migraines; and to treat menstrual pain. |
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Rofecoxib may also be used for purposes other than
those listed in this medication guide. |
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider
before taking rofecoxib?
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Do not take rofecoxib without first talking to your
doctor if you have experienced asthma, hives, or an allergic reaction after
taking aspirin or another NSAID such as ibuprofen
(Motrin, Advil, Nuprin), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn,
Anaprox), ketoprofen (Orudis KT, Orudis, Oruvail),
diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam), diflunisal (Dolobid),
etodolac (Lodine), fenoprofen (Nalfon), flurbiprofen
(Ansaid), indomethacin (Indocin), ketorolac (Toradol),
nabumetone (Relafen), oxaprozin (Daypro), piroxicam
(Feldene), sulindac (Clinoril), tolmetin (Tolectin),
celecoxib (Celebrex), valdecoxib (Bextra), or meloxicam
(Mobic). You may experience a similar reaction to
rofecoxib. |
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Before taking rofecoxib, tell your doctor if you |
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have ever had an ulcer or bleeding in your stomach; |
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have congestive heart failure; |
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have high blood pressure; |
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have a coagulation (bleeding) disorder or are taking
an anticoagulant (blood thinner) such as warfarin
(Coumadin); or |
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are taking a steroid medicine such as prednisone
(Deltasone and others), methylprednisolone (Medrol and
others), prednisolone (Prelone, Pediapred, and others),
and others. |
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You may not be able to take rofecoxib, or you may
require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during
treatment if you have any of the conditions, or are
taking any of the medicines, listed above. |
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Rofecoxib is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This
means that it is not known whether it will harm an
unborn baby. Rofecoxib should not be taken late in
pregnancy (the third trimester) because it may affect
the formation of the baby's heart. Do not take
rofecoxib without first talking to your doctor if you
are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. |
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It is not known whether rofecoxib passes into breast
milk. Do not take rofecoxib without first talking
to your doctor if you are breast-feeding. |
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If you are over the age of 65 years, you may be more
likely to experience side effects from rofecoxib. You
may require a lower dosage or special monitoring during
treatment. |
How should I take rofecoxib?
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Take rofecoxib exactly as directed by your doctor.
If you do not understand these instructions, ask your
pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. |
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Take each dose with a full glass of water. |
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Shake the rofecoxib suspension well before measuring
a dose. Use a dose-measuring cup or spoon, not a regular
table spoon, to measure the liquid form of rofecoxib to
ensure that you measure the correct amount of medicine.
If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your
pharmacist where you can get one. |
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Rofecoxib can be taken with or without food or milk. |
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Store rofecoxib at room temperature away from
moisture and heat. |
What happens if I miss a dose?
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Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it
is almost time for the next dose, skip the dose you
missed and take only the next regularly scheduled dose
as directed. Do not take a double dose of this
medication unless your doctor directs otherwise. |
What happens if I overdose?
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Seek emergency medical attention. |
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Symptoms of a rofecoxib overdose are not known. |
What should I avoid while taking rofecoxib?
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There are no restrictions on food, beverages, or
activity during treatment with rofecoxib, unless
otherwise directed by your doctor. |
What are the possible side effects of rofecoxib?
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Notify your doctor immediately if you develop
abdominal pain, tenderness, or discomfort; nausea; blood
in your vomit; bloody, black, or tarry stools;
unexplained weight gain; swelling or water retention;
fatigue or lethargy; a skin rash; itching; yellowing of
your skin or eyes;"flu-like" symptoms; or unusual
bruising or bleeding. These symptoms could be early
signs of dangerous side effects. |
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If you experience any of the following serious side
effects, stop taking rofecoxib and seek medical
treatment or contact your doctor immediately: |
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an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing
of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face;
or hives); |
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abdominal pain, tenderness, or discomfort; |
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bloody, black, or tarry stools; |
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unexplained weight gain; |
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swelling or water retention; |
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unusual fatigue or lethargy; |
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a skin rash or itching; |
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yellowing of your skin or eyes; |
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"flu-like" symptoms; or |
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unusual bruising or bleeding. |
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Other, less serious side effects may be more likely
to occur. Continue to take rofecoxib and talk to your
doctor if you experience |
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mild fatigue or weakness; or |
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Side effects other than those listed here may also
occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that
seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. |
What other drugs will affect rofecoxib?
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Before taking rofecoxib, tell your doctor if you are
taking any of the following drugs: |
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aspirin or an aspirin-like medication such as
salsalate (Disalcid), choline salicylate-magnesium
salicylate (Trilisate, Tricosal, others), and magnesium
salicylate (Doan's, Bayer Select Backache Formula,
others); |
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an over-the-counter cough, cold, allergy, or pain medicine that contains
aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or ketoprofen; |
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a diuretic (water pill) such as furosemide (Lasix),
hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrodiuril, others),
chlorothiazide (Diuril, others), chlorthalidone
(Hygroton, Thalitone), and others; |
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an angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitor (ACE
inhibitor) such as benazepril (Lotensin), captopril
(Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), lisinopril (Prinivil,
Zestril), moexipril (Univasc), quinapril (Accupril), and
others;
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a steroid medicine such as prednisone (Deltasone and
others), methylprednisolone (Medrol and others),
prednisolone (Prelone, Pediapred, and others), and
others; |
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an anticoagulant (blood thinner) such as warfarin
(Coumadin); |
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methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Folex); |
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theophylline (Theo-Dur, Theobid, and others); |
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lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid, others); or |
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rifampin (Rimactane, Rifadin, Rifater). |
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You may not be able to take an rofecoxib, or you may
require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during
treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed
above. |
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Drugs other than those listed here may also interact
with rofecoxib. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist
before taking any prescription or over-the-counter
medicines, including herbal products. |
Where can I get more information?
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Your pharmacist has additional information about
rofecoxib written for health professionals that you may
read. |
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Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of
the reach of children, never share your medicines with
others, and use this medication only for the indication
prescribed. |
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Every effort has been made to ensure that the
information provided is accurate, up-to-date, and
complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. Drug
information contained herein may be time sensitive. The
information has been compiled for use by healthcare
practitioners and consumers in the United States and U.K,
unless specifically indicated otherwise. This drug
information does not endorse drugs, diagnose patients or
recommend therapy. It is an informational resource
designed to assist licensed healthcare practitioners in
caring for their patients and/ or to serve consumers
viewing this service as a supplement to, and not a
substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and
judgment of healthcare practitioners. The absence of a
warning for a given drug or drug combination in no way
should be construed to indicate that the drug or drug
combination is safe, effective or appropriate for any
given patient. We do not assume any responsibility for
any aspect of healthcare administered with the aid of
information we provide. The information contained herein
is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions,
precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic
reactions, or adverse effects. If you have questions
about the drugs you are taking, check with your doctor,
nurse or pharmacist. |
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