Rofecoxib

Rofecoxib is NSAID (non-steroidal antinfalmmatory drug) and a selective COX-2 inhibitor. It reduces swelling and relieves the pain. Rofecoxib is used for symptomatic relieve of pain in osteoarthritis.

Brands
CORVEN VICOX ARTICOX ROFEXIB ROFEXIB EUCOB COXEEZ ROXIB ROFEGESIC ROFEGESIC ERAXIB ERAXIB ERAXIB POXIB
Adult Dose
Dose: 25 mg
Single Dose: 25 (25)
Frequency: 24 hourly
Route: PO
Instructions:
Neonatal
Dose:
Single Dose:
Frequency:
Route:
Instructions: Not recommended in this age group
Paedriatic
Dose:
Single Dose:
Frequency:
Route:
Instructions: Not recommended in this age group
Characteristics
It belongs to Cyclo-oxygenase inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Analgesics and Anti-inflammatory Agents pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Rofecoxib is 314.36.
Contraindications
Rofecoxib
Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Rofecoxib are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Nausea, Diarrhea, Increased intracranial pressure.
Indications
Rofecoxib is primarily indicated in conditions like Dysmenorrhoea, Osteoarthritis, Pain, Rheumatoid arthritis, Schizophrenia and other psychoses.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Rofecoxib was found.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, and patients suffering from Liver Malfunction.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Tab Store Below 40°C.
Warnings
Use with caution in advance renal disease, moderate to severe liver disease, use in pregnancy and in lactating mother is not recommended.
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