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Bextra Lawyer
Bextra (Valdecoxib)
Valdecoxib is a prescription drug used in the treatment of osteoarthritis,
rheumatoid arthritis, and painful menstruation and menstrual symptoms.
It is classified as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, or NSAID, and
should not be taken by anyone allergic to these types of medications.
Valdecoxib is manufactured and marketed under the brand name Bextra® by G. D. Searle & Company.
It is available by prescription in tablet form.
Bextra, like Vioxx
and Celebrex, is a class
of drug called a COX-2 inhibitor.
They work by blocking an enzyme (COX-2) which is produced by the body.
COX-2 is known to play a major role in causing arthritis pain and inflammation.
However, people taking Bextra may experience a heightened risk of heart attacks,
stroks, and Stevens Johnson Syndrome. These conditions may result in serious
long-term complications.
If you have experienced a side effects such as a heart attack, stroke, or
Stevens Johnson Syndrome after taking Bextra, you may wish to contact a
lawyer who specializes in such cases.
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