Bextra Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information
Bextra side effects may include headaches, diarrhea, nausea,
respiratory infection, sinus inflammation, back pain, dizziness, insomnia,
rash, runny nose, sore throat, and swelling. Other Bextra side effects may include allergic reactions,
anxiety, blisters in mouth and eyes, blood disorders and infections,
blurred vision, bone disorders, breast pain, breast problems, bronchitis,
cataracts, chest pain, and colitis. Rare Bextra side effects may include conjunctivitis, constipation, coughing,
deafness, depression, dermatitis, diabetes, difficult urination,
difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing, drowsiness, dry mouth, dry
skin, earache, ear infection, ear ringing, eye infection, eye pain,
fainting, fatigue, fever, flu symptoms, fungal infection, gallstones,
gangrene, general swelling, glaucoma, hair loss, heart failure, heart
irregularities, hemorrhoids, hepatitis, hives, hot flashes, increased
appetite, increased blood pressure, increased heart rate, increased muscle
tone, increased urination, pneumonia, poor coordination, prostate
problems, severe skin rash and peeling, skin reaction due to sunlight,
skin sensitivity, skin tingling, stroke, suicide, sweating, swollen face
and throat, taste disturbances, tendonitis, tiredness, tooth disorders,
urinary incontinence, urinary tract infections, vaginal problems,
vomiting, weakness, and weight gain.
Bextra Side Effects Reporting
If you experience any Bextra side effects not mentioned above you should report it to your primary health care provider or FDA 1-800-FDA-1088 in the United States, Health Canada 1-866-225-0709 in Canada, MHRA 020 3080 6000 in UK, or TGA 1800 020 653 in Australia.
Bextra is a new type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
called COX-2 (Cyclooxygenase-2) inhibitors given for acute pain, menstrual
cramps, and the pain and inflammation of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid
arthritis. Bextra fights pain and inflammation by inhibiting the effect of a
natural enzyme called COX-2. Unlike the traditional NSAIDs, Bextra does
not interfere with a stomach protecting COX-1. Because of that Bextra is
less likely to cause the bleeding and ulcers that comes with continued use
of the traditional NSAIDs like Naproxen or Ibuprofen. Bextra has also been effective in reducing the number of colorectal
polyps in people who suffer from the condition called FAP (familial
adenomatous polyposis). Although Bextra is easy on the stomach, it still poses risk to
those who have had stomach ulcer or gastrointestinal bleeding in the past.
If you are one of them, make sure your physician is aware of it.
Bextra has been withdrawn from the market in the U.S. by its
manufacturer.
BEXTRA OVERDOSE
Bextra overdose symptoms may include heart attack, breathing
difficulties, coma, drowsiness, gastrointestinal bleeding, high blood
pressure, kidney failure, nausea, sluggishness, stomach pain, and
vomiting. In case of a Bextra overdose, seek medical attention right
away.
BEXTRA WARNING
Depending on your individual risk factors and your personal preference,
your doctor may recommend some alternatives to Bextra. Options include
switching back to an older class of drugs like ibuprofen or naproxen.
Do not take Bextra if you are allergic to sulfonamide drugs such as
sulfadiazine, sulfisoxazole, Gantanol, and Thiosulfil. Also avoid Bextra
if you have ever suffered an asthma attack, face and throat swelling, or
skin eruptions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs.
If you are taking a steroid medication for your arthritis pain, do not
stop using it suddenly when you begin therapy with Bextra. Bextra is not
an alternative for such drugs.
Bextra has been known to cause kidney or liver problems,
particularly in people with an existing condition. If you have such a
disorder, inform your doctor before using Bextra.
If you have anemia, make sure the physician knows about it. Bextra
occasionally advances this problem.
Bextra sometimes causes water retention, which can make worse
swelling, high blood pressure, and heart failure. Use Bextra with caution
if you have any of these conditions.
Bextra is not recommended for children under 18.
BEXTRA INTERACTION
Do not combine Bextra with herbs like feverfew, garlic, ginseng, and
ginkgo as they may interfere with clotting.
Check with your physician before combining Bextra with the
following:
ACE-inhibitors
Aspirin: Let your doctor know if you take
low-dose aspirin to protect against heart attack. Aspirin increases your
risk of stomach ulcers or bleeding.
Blood thinning drugs and
supplements like Lecithin or Fish oil.
Fluconazole
Furosemide
Lithium
Thiazide diuretics
BEXTRA DOSES
ADULTS
10-20mg once or twice daily.
Reduced dosage is recommended for people with liver problems.
CHILDREN
Bextra is not recommended for children under 18.
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