Valdy SP 20 mg/15 mg Tablet
Hetero Drugs Ltd
Composition for Valdy SP 20 mg/15 mg Tablet
Prescription RequiredPrimarily used for
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Medicine Overview of Valdy SP 20 mg/15 mg Tablet
Uses of Valdecoxib
Valdecoxib is used in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, arthralgia, myalgia, pain during menstruation and post operative pain.
Side effects of Valdecoxib
Common
Abdominal pain, Palpitations, Nausea, Vomiting, Headache, Heartburn, Gastritis, Dizziness, Flatulence, Edema, Increased blood pressure, Dyspepsia, Constipation, Diarrhoea.
How to use Valdecoxib
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Valdy SP 20 mg/15 mg Tablet at a fixed time.
How Valdy SP 20 mg/15 mg Tablet works
Valdecoxib is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) called COX-2 inhibitors. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that are responsible pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Side effects of Serratiopeptidase
Common
Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.
How to use Serratiopeptidase
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Valdy SP 20 mg/15 mg Tablet at a fixed time.
How Valdy SP 20 mg/15 mg Tablet works
Serratiopeptidase is an enzyme that acts by breaking down the chemical mediators that are involved in causing pain and inflammation, thereby reducing the pain and inflammation..
In Depth Information on Valdy SP 20 mg/15 mg Tablet
Expert advice for Valdecoxib
- It can be taken with or without food.
- Valdecoxib may cause fewer stomach problems as compared with other NSAIDs like Ibuprofen or Naproxen.
- It can also affect kidneys or cause permanent kidney damage if taken for a long time.
- Valdecoxib can raise your risk of blood clots, heart attack, or a stroke.
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Expert advice for Serratiopeptidase
- Notify your doctor if you have a bleeding disorder. Since Serratiopeptidase interferes with the blood clotting, so it might worsen the bleeding disorder
- Stop using the Serratiopeptidase at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery, since Serratiopeptidase interferes with blood clotting.
- Notify your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Warnings
Special precautions for Valdy SP 20 mg/15 mg Tablet
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Valdy SP 20 mg/15 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor....
+moreAnimal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
No information is available on the use of Valdy SP 20 mg/15
+moremg Tablet during lactation. Please consult your doctor.
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Driving
Valdy SP 20 mg/15 mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
There is limited information available on the use of Valdy S
+moreP 20 mg/15 mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Liver
UNSAFE
Valdy SP 20 mg/15 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Dose adjustment is needed for patients with the mild or moderate liver disease.Not advisable in patients with the severe liver disease....
+moreDose adjustment is needed for patients with the mild or moderate liver disease.Not advisable in patients with the severe liver disease.
Patient Concerns
Frequently asked questions for Valdy SP 20 mg/15 mg Tablet
Frequently asked questions for Valdecoxib
Q. What is Valdecoxib tablet and what are they used for?
Valdecoxib tablets are pain killer tablets used in treating the pain and inflammation caused by arthritis and for painful menstruation
Q. Why is Valdecoxib banned?
Valdecoxib was banned due to safety concerns of an increased risk of cardiovascular events and serious and potentially life-threatening skin reactions.
Frequently asked questions for Serratiopeptidase
Q. Is serratiopeptidase addictive?
No. Serratiopeptidase is not an addictive drug
Q. Is serratiopeptidase an antibiotic/ steroid/ pain killer?
No, these drugs are used in the treatment of pain and inflammatory condition
Q. Is serratiopeptidase banned/ legal/ illegal/ available in India?
No, serratiopeptidase is available as prescription drug.
Substitutes for Valdy SP 20 mg/15 mg Tablet
Valosol 20 mg/15 mg Tablet
Tidal Laboratories Pvt Ltd
₹17.14/Tablet
250% costlier
