Valdecoxib

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cyclooxygenase inhibitor

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• GENERIC NAME: valdecoxib BRAND NAME: Bextra DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Valdecoxib is an oral drug that belongs to the family of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
• Why is this medication prescribed?Return to top Valdecoxib is used to relieve the pain, tenderness, inflammation (swelling), and stiffness caused by arthritis and to treat painful menstrual periods.
• to voluntarily withdraw Bextra (valdecoxib) from the market.
• Valdecoxib OralVALDECOXIB 10MG - ORALPronunciation: (val-deh-COX-ib)View ImagesBrand Name(s): BextraFda Alert from WebMD Medical NewsFDA Recommends Limited Use of Celebrex, BextraWarnings Rarely, serious (possibly fatal) allergic reactions have occurred with valdecoxib, including skin reactions.

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