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Vioxx
- anti-inflammatory drug used to treat pain
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Medication
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Quantity
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Reg. Price
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Sale Price
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25
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50
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$225.00
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This
medicine is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) known
as a COX-2 inhibitor used to relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis
and to treat pain and menstrual discomfort.
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The
usual dose of Vioxx for acute pain syndromes and menstrual cramps
(primary dysmenorrhea) is 50 mg once daily for no longer than
5 days. The usual dose of Vioxx for treatment of osteoarthritis
is 12.5 mg daily although some patients may benefit from 25
mg daily. The maximum daily dose should not exceed 25 mg. This
medicine may be taken on an empty stomach or with food.
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Side
effects that may occur while taking Vioxx include weakness or
nausea. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your
doctor. Check with your doctor as soon as possible if you experience
itching or skin rash, swelling of the feet or ankles, unexpected
weight gain, vomiting material that looks like coffee grounds,
or blood in stool or vomit. Contact your doctor immediately
if you experience swelling of hands, face, lips, eyes, throat,
or tongue; difficulty swallowing or breathing; hoarseness; flu-like
symptoms; sluggishness; yellowing of the skin or eyes; stomach
pain; dark urine or pale stools; or unusual fatigue. If you
notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor,
nurse, or pharmacist.
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Do
not take vioxx if you have had a severe allergic reaction
to aspirin or any medicine containing aspirin or to a nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drug (such as Feldene, Motrin, Naprosyn,
Clinoril). A severe reaction includes a severe rash, hives,
breathing difficulties, or dizziness. If you have a question
about whether you are allergic to this medicine or if a certain
medicine is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, contact
your doctor or pharmacist. If you experience difficulty breathing;
tightness of chest; swelling of eyelids, face, or lips; or
if you develop a rash or hives, tell your doctor immediately.
Do not take any more doses of this medicine unless your doctor
tells you to do so. Do not exceed the recommend dose or take
this medicine for longer than prescribed without checking
with your doctor. Keep all doctor and laboratory appointments
while you are using this medicine. Alcohol warning: If you
consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor
whether you should take this medicine or other pain relievers/fever
reducers. This medicine may cause stomach bleeding. Before
you begin taking any new medicine, either prescription or
over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. This
includes any medicines that contain ibuprofen, naproxen, or
ketoprofen.
FOR
WOMEN: If you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with
your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine
during pregnancy. It is unknown if this medicine is excreted
in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine.
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Some
medicines or medical conditions may interact with Vioxx. Inform
your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter
medicine that you are taking. Additional monitoring of your
dose or condition may be needed if you are taking an ACE inhibitor,
an anticoagulant, furosemide, lithium, methotrexate, rifampin,
thiazide diuretics, or warfarin. Inform your doctor of any
other medical conditions including aspirin-sensitive asthma,
allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Contact your doctor
or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about
taking this medicine.
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Do
not share this medicine with others for whom it was not prescribed.
Do not use this medicine for other health conditions. Keep this
product out of the reach of children. If using this medicine
for an extended period of time, obtain refills before your supply
runs out.
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If
you miss a dose of this medicine and you are taking 1 dose daily,
take the missed dose if you remember the same day. Skip the
missed dose if you do not remember until the next day. Do NOT
take 2 doses at once.
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Store
this medicine at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees
C) in a tightly-closed container, away from heat, moisture,
and light.
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