Rofecoxib
Information about Rofecoxib
Rofecoxib Uses
Rofecoxib is used for pain relief.
How Rofecoxib works
Rofecoxib 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 for pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Common side effects of Rofecoxib
Flu-like symptoms, Indigestion, Stomach pain, Diarrhea, Peripheral edema, Flatulence
Available Medicine for Rofecoxib
Rovoxx QMRPG Life Sciences Ltd
₹311 variant(s)
LeoxxBritish Biologicals
₹951 variant(s)
Toroxx MTTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹651 variant(s)
RoflamMicro Labs Ltd
₹13 to ₹343 variant(s)
RofcomComed Chemicals Ltd
₹10 to ₹202 variant(s)
RofinolIntra Labs India Pvt Ltd
₹15 to ₹402 variant(s)
Reoxx DTAbbott
₹372 variant(s)
RofitabEmcee Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹191 variant(s)
KoxiflamBiological E Ltd
₹6 to ₹453 variant(s)
DolibPanacea Biotec Pharma Ltd
₹18 to ₹734 variant(s)
Expert advice for Rofecoxib
- Rofecoxib helps relieve pain and inflammation.
- It may cause fewer stomach problems as compared to other NSAIDs like Ibuprofen or Naproxen.
- It may cause dizziness and fatigue. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Do not consume alcohol while on treatment with this medicine as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
- Regularly monitor your blood pressure while taking this medicine, particularly in the first two weeks after starting treatment.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease.
- During long-term treatment, your doctor may want to take regular blood tests to monitor your liver function.
- Do not take Rofecoxib if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.