Valdecoxib

- What type of medicine is this?
- Valdecoxib is a Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAIDS). It is a pain-relief and fever-reducing medicine. Unlike other NSAIDs, valdecoxib works by stopping the release of substances that specifically cause pain and inflammation without causing injuries to the stomach lining. This made it a preferred drug for individuals with stomach ulcers.
- What is the medicine used for?
- Valdecoxib relieves pain, fever, stiffness, and swelling associated with joint diseases.
  
  Valdecoxib was withdrawn in the USA in 2005 and in the EU in 2008 because it increases the risk of developing heart diseases. It also caused severe skin reactions, which sometimes led to death. Valdecoxib is no longer in use and should not be administered.
- How to take this medicine?
- Valdecoxib is no longer in use and should not be administered.
- What are the side-effects?
- Side effects you may experience when you use this medicine include:
  - Itching.
  - Skin rash.
  - Headache.
  - Stomach pain.
  - Vomiting.
  - Watery stool.
  - Dizziness.
  - Heartburn.
  In more severe cases, you may experience;
  - Stomach ulcers and bleeding.
  - Difficulty breathing.
  - Chest pain or heart attack.
- What to know before taking this medicine?
- Valdecoxib is no longer in use and should not be administered.