Vioxx Storage:
Store vioxx tablet at room temperature (77 degrees F or 25 degrees C) away
from light and moisture.
Vioxx Uses:
Vioxx tablet 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. This drug works by blocking
the enzyme in your body that makes prostaglandins. Decreasing prostaglandins
helps to reduce pain and swelling.
Side Effects Of Vioxx:
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, mental/mood changes,
very stiff neck. 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.
How To Use Vioxx:
Take vioxx tablet 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 vioxx with 6 to 8 ounces (180-240ml) of water. Do not lie down
for at least 30 minutes after taking this drug.
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, dehydration. Vioxx may cause
stomach bleeding. Daily use of alcohol, especially when combined
with vioxx, 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. Vioxx 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 vioxx 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.
Drug Interactions:
Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication
you may use, especially of: high blood pressure drugs, (e.g., ACE
inhibitors such as lisinopril), water pills (diuretics such as furosemide
or thiazides), aspirin or other NSAID (e.g., ibuprofen), lithium,
methotrexate, corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone), rifamycins (e.g.,
rifampin), blood thinners (e.g., warfarin). Check all prescription
and nonprescription medicine labels carefully since many contain
pain relievers/fever reducers (NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, naproxen,
or aspirin) which are similar to this drug. Aspirin, as prescribed
by your doctor for reasons such as heart attack or stroke prevention
(usually these dosages are 81-325 mg per day), should be continued.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Do not start
or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Vioxx Overdose:
If overdose of vioxx 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 vioxx with others. Laboratory or medical tests may
be performed to monitor your progress.
Missed Dose Of Vioxx:
If you miss a dose of vioxx tablet, 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.
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