Precautions and warnings

If you have mild to moderate liver problems, a history of ulcers or stomach bleeding, dehydration, high blood pressure, heart failure, heart weakness, or swelling, use caution. Your doctor should regularly check your haemoglobin or haematocrit levels and watch for any signs of anaemia.

Contraindications

People who are allergic to sulfonamides, NSAIDs, or other COX-2 inhibitors should not use this medication. It is also not suitable for people with asthma, hives (urticaria), severe liver problems, or those who are pregnant (especially in the third trimester) or breastfeeding. Do not use if you have active stomach bleeding or ulcers, severe heart failure, or inflammatory bowel disease.

Mode of actions

Valdecoxib works by mainly blocking the COX-2 enzyme, which reduces the production of prostaglandins in the body. It was taken off the market worldwide in April 2005 because it was linked to serious skin reactions and heart-related side effects.

Dosage & Administration

Adult: PO Osteoarthritis; Rheumatoid arthritis 10 mg once daily. Dysmenorrhoea 20 mg twice daily.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Although animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, but during pregnancy, this medicine can be used just when definitely required despite potential risks.

Mothers with a newborn baby who have used this drug during the last 3 months of pregnancy may seldom create symptoms including drowsiness, muscle stiffness or shakiness, feeding or breathing troubles, constant crying. If you notice any of these symptoms of your baby's particularly during their first month, tell the doctor immediately.

This medicine passes into breast milk. Talk to your doctor before breastfeeding.

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