Bextra FAQs

• Q: What is Bextra?
  A: Bextra (Valdecoxib) is similar to Celebrex (Celecoxib) in the respect that it is a prescription COX-2 selective inhibitor nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) … More
• Q: What is the COX enzyme?
  A: The cyclooxygenase (COX) enzyme has two forms: COX-1 and COX-2. COX-1 is found in a lot of cells all the time, notably the lining of the stomach where it regulates … More
• Q: What are NSAIDs?
  A: NSAIDs are a large group of drugs that have pain-relieving (analgesic) and fever-reducing (antipyretic) effects, as well as the effect of reducing inflammation when … More
• Q: Is Bextra right for me?
  A: You should not take Bextra if you: • Had asthma, hives or allergic reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) or … More
• Q: What is the problem with Bextra?
  A: Preliminary studies have indicated that Bextra (valdecoxib), an arthritis drug manufactured by Pfizer, Inc., could potentially be one of the leading causes of Stevens … More
• Q: What should I tell my health care provider?
  A: Tell your health care provider if you: • have heart problems or high blood pressure; • have liver or kidney problems; • have or had … More
• Q: What is toxic epidermal necrolysis?
  A: Toxic epidermal necrolysis (a form of SJS) is a life-threatening skin disorder characterized by blistering of the mucous membranes (similar to Stevens Johnson … More
• Q: Did the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) know about these allergic reactions?
  A: Yes. The FDA announced on November 15, 2002, that it had received about 20 reports of serious reactions, including skin diseases [Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS), … More
• Q: What is Stevens Johnson Syndrome?
  A: Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is an immune-complex-mediated hypersensitivity disorder that may be caused by a reaction to drugs (including Bextra), viral infections, … More
• Q: What is exfoliative dermatitis?
  A: Exfoliative dermatitis, also known as erythroderma, is an uncommon but serious skin disorder. Generalized exfoliative dermatitis is a severe inflammation of the … More