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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
ZyrofZydus Cadila
₹562 to ₹13304 variant(s)
Rovoxx QMRPG Life Sciences Ltd
₹311 variant(s)
RofeflashNovartis India Ltd
₹301 variant(s)
CyclorofeFourrts India Laboratories Pvt Ltd
₹251 variant(s)
OkabaxCipla Ltd
₹15 to ₹162 variant(s)
NinjaWanbury Ltd
₹12 to ₹352 variant(s)
AcrobatMerck Ltd
₹283 variant(s)
Reoxx CDAbbott L
₹412 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.