Bextra
| Medication |
Quantity |
Price |
Payment Methods |
Visit Online Pharmacy |
Medication Information
Bextra is used to relieve
the pain, tenderness, inflammation (swelling), and
stiffness caused by arthritis and to treat painful
menstrual periods. Bextra is in a class of nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory medications called COX-2 inhibitors.
It works by stopping the body's production of a
substance that causes pain and inflammation.
How should Bextra be used?
Bextra comes as a
tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken with or
without food once or twice a day. Follow the directions
on your prescription label carefully, and ask your
doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not
understand. Take Bextra exactly as directed. Do not take
more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed
by your doctor.
Other uses for Bextra Bextra may be prescribed for
other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more
information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking Bextra,
tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and
nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional
supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure
to mention any of the following: angiotensin-converting
enzyme (ACE) inhibitors such as enalapril (Vasotec),
fosinopril (Monopril), and lisinopril (Prinivil,
Zestril); anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as
warfarin (Coumadin); antifungals such as fluconazole
(Diflucan) and ketoconazole (Nizoral); aspirin;
diuretics ('water pills'); lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid);
and oral steroids such as dexamethasone (Decadron,
Dexone), methylprednisolone (Medrol), and prednisone
(Deltasone). Your doctor may need to change the doses of
your medications or monitor you carefully for side
effects.
tell your doctor if you have recently had
coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG), a type of
heart surgery) and if you have or have ever had ulcers,
stomach bleeding, kidney or liver disease, heart
failure, high blood pressure, swelling of legs and
ankles, or asthma.
tell your doctor if you are
pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are
breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking
Bextra, call your doctor.
if you are having surgery,
including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist
that you are taking Bextra. ask your doctor about the
safe use of alcoholic beverages while you are taking
Bextra. Alcohol may increase the risk of side effects
from Bextra.
tell your doctor if you use tobacco
products. Cigarette smoking may increase the risk of
side effects from Bextra.
What special dietary instructions should I
follow?
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise,
continue your normal diet.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the
missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it
is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose
and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a
double dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can Bextra cause?
Bextra may
cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these
symptoms are severe or do not go away:
stomach pain
diarrhea
heartburn
back pain
headache
Some side effects can be serious. The following
symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of
them, or those listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section,
call your doctor immediately:
chest pain
black and tarry stools
red blood
in stools
bloody vomit
vomiting material that
looks like coffee grounds
unexplained weight gain
upset stomach
extreme tiredness
lack of
energy
pain in the right upper part of the stomach
yellowing of the skin or eyes
Bextra may cause
other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any
unusual problems while taking Bextra.
What storage conditions are needed for
Bextra?
Keep Bextra in the container it came in,
tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it
at room temperature and away from excess heat and
moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any
medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to
your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your
medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of
overdose, call your local poison control center at
1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not
breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
What other information should I know?
Keep all
appointments with your doctor. Your doctor may order
certain lab tests to check your body's response to
Bextra.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your
pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your
prescription.
|
