Question 1

What drugs are still on the market--aleve, bextra, indocin, (indomethacin) motin, etc?

Accepted Answer

Aleve, (naproxen) ingdocin, Motrin all available, need to be careful with too much consumption.

Question 2

Is it possible to purchase bextra at a mexican pharmacy?

Accepted Answer

Be careful. Many drugs purchased outside the us may not be compliant with fda regulations. Thus the potency, kinetics and efficacy may be questionable.

Question 3

Is it possible to buy vioxx or bextra in north america?

Accepted Answer

Both have been removed from the north american market.

Question 4

What are bextra valdecoxib tablets used for?

Accepted Answer

Bextra {generic name valdecoxib} was removed from the market in 2005 by G.D. Searle because of increased risk of heart attack ad stroke.  It is a COX-II non-steroidal inflammatory drug and was used to treat various arthritic disorders.

Question 5

Is it possible to buy bextra in mexico?

Accepted Answer

The drug is or was marketed under the name valdure in mexico.  You should understand that Bextra and vioxx were removed from the market in the us and canada due to an increased incidence of cardiovascular disease and toxic allergic reactions.  Celebrex (celecoxib) is the only drug in this class still marketed in the us.  There is a clear reason why the drugs are not available.

Question 6

What are some common side effects of bextra?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately this medication was pulled from the market because of problems in cardiac surgery patients - for whom its use was inappropriate - although the study was requested by the fda.  It is one of the most effective nsaid's we had seen in years, with much lower ulcer risk than most of the others.

Question 7

What are bextra tablets for?

Accepted Answer

These are an NSAID which has less ulcerative effects on the stomach.  However it had other problems and has been off the market for several years.  If you have some sitting around, taken them to your pharmacy for disposal.

Question 8

I had severe allergic reaction to bextra years ago. does that mean i would have similar reaction to diclofenac sodium?

Accepted Answer

Same class, NSAIDs, you don't want to risk another reaction, which may or may not happen. If taking this drug is an absolute necessity, and there is no alternative, kindly seek an allergist/immunologist consultation, best wishes

Question 9

Why were vioxx and bextra taken out of market but not celebrex (celecoxib)? does celebrex (celecoxib) increase risk of heart attack  and stroke for at-risk patients?

Accepted Answer

For several years, reports had surfaced about a possible increased risk of a cardiovascular event associated with vioxx. Once these reports were confirmed; the production of vioxx was stopped by the company. Shortly thereafter, studies found that patients taking Celebrex (celecoxib) or Bextra were also at risk. Life-threatening skin reaction with chronic use of Bextra was published at that time.

Question 10

What are valdecoxib tablets for?

Accepted Answer

Valdecoxib is an anti-inflammatory agent used in the treatment of pain, swelling and inflammation in people with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.

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What drugs are still on the market--aleve, bextra, indocin, (indomethacin) motin, etc?

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Is it possible to purchase bextra at a mexican pharmacy?

Is it possible to buy vioxx or bextra in north america?

What are bextra valdecoxib tablets used for?

Is it possible to buy bextra in mexico?

What are some common side effects of bextra?

What are bextra tablets for?

I had severe allergic reaction to bextra years ago. does that mean i would have similar reaction to diclofenac sodium?

Why were vioxx and bextra taken out of market but not celebrex (celecoxib)? does celebrex (celecoxib) increase risk of heart attack and stroke for at-risk patients?

What are valdecoxib tablets for?

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