Rofecoxib : Before Using

Rofecoxib - Systemic

Brand Names

Vioxx Rofecoxib *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For rofecoxib, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to rofecoxib. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Rofecoxib has not been studied in pregnant women. However, there is a risk that this drug may cause unwanted effects on the heart or blood flow of the fetus or newborn baby if it is taken regularly during the last few months of pregnancy. Studies in pets have shown that rofecoxib has causing birth defects of the spine. Before taking this drug, make sure your family doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.

Breast-feeding problem

It is not known whether rofecoxib passes into breast milk. However, rofecoxib may cause unwanted effects in nursing babies. It may be necessary for you to take another drug or stop breast-feeding during treat. Be sure you have discussed the chance and benefits of the drug with your family doctor.

Use for Children

Studies on this drug have been done only in adult diseaseds and there is no special info comparing the use of rofecoxib in child with use in older age groups.

Elderly care

This drug has been tested in a limited number of elderly diseaseds 65 years of age and older and has not been shown to cause various side effects or problems in elderly people than it does in younger adults.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking rofecoxib, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any of the following:

Aspirin The risk of serious side effects may be increased

Lithium - Lithane Higher blood levels of lithium and an increased risk of side effects may occur
Rifampin Lower blood levels of rofecoxib may occur

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of rofecoxib. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Alcohol abuse
Bleeding problems
Stomach ulcer or other stomach or intestinal problems
Tobacco use - or recent history of The risk of side effects may be increased

Anemia
Asthma
Dehydration
Fluid retention - swelling of feet or lower legs
Heart disease
High blood pressure
Kidney disease
Liver disease Rofecoxib may make these conditions worse