Valdecoxib
Information about Valdecoxib
Valdecoxib Uses
Valdecoxib is used for pain relief. It relieves pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis.
How Valdecoxib 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 for pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Common side effects of Valdecoxib
Diarrhea, Peripheral edema, Flatulence, Headache, Nausea, Abdominal pain, High blood pressure, Cough, Dyspepsia, Upper respiratory tract infection, Urinary tract infection, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Itching
Available Medicine for Valdecoxib
MarvelGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹91 variant(s)
ValoflamSigma Laboratories Ltd
₹351 variant(s)
VandyMalar Healthcare
₹341 variant(s)
ViviSanjeevani Bio-Tech Pvt Ltd
₹521 variant(s)
ValigudShreya Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
₹28 to ₹352 variant(s)
ValsafeGufic Bioscience Ltd
₹511 variant(s)
Valus InstaGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹501 variant(s)
Osra ForteBennet Pharmaceuticals Limited
₹341 variant(s)
ArtivalGeno Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹19 to ₹292 variant(s)
Ozex VCBlue Cross Laboratories Ltd
₹221 variant(s)
Expert advice for Valdecoxib
- Valdecoxib 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 Valdecoxib if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.