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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Vioxx

Vioxx has 123 Side Effects total
37 are Life Threatening
0 Occur Most Frequently
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Uses of Vioxx
 
Vioxx is also known by the generic name Rofecoxib



Vioxx has 37 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects
 
Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Heart Rhythm - Conduction Disorder of the Heart is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vioxx
Critical Seriousness - Abscess is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vioxx
Critical Seriousness - Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus - Upper Respiratory Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vioxx
Critical Seriousness - Acute Pain Following an Operation - Postoperative Acute Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vioxx
Critical Seriousness - Angina is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vioxx
Critical Seriousness - Asthma - Bronchial Asthma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vioxx
Critical Seriousness - Atrial Fibrillation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vioxx
Critical Seriousness - Bruise - Bruising is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vioxx
Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vioxx
Critical Seriousness - Disease of the Heart and Blood Vessels - Disease of Cardiovascular System is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vioxx
Critical Seriousness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vioxx
Critical Seriousness - Feeling Faint - Fainting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vioxx
Critical Seriousness - Flu-Like Symptoms is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vioxx
Critical Seriousness - Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vioxx
Critical Seriousness - General Abdominal Tenderness - Generalized Abdominal Tenderness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vioxx
Critical Seriousness - Heart Attack - Myocardial Infarction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vioxx
Critical Seriousness - Heart Throbbing or Pounding - Palpitations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vioxx
Critical Seriousness - Hiatal Hernia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vioxx
Critical Seriousness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vioxx
Critical Seriousness - Infection caused by a Fungus - Fungal Infections is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vioxx
Critical Seriousness - Infection of the Stomach and Intestines - Infectious Gastroenteritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vioxx
Critical Seriousness - Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vioxx
Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Bladder - Cystitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vioxx
Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Esophagus - Esophagitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vioxx
Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Tonsils - Tonsillitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vioxx
Critical Seriousness - Meningitis Not Caused by an Infection - Non-Infective Meningitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vioxx
Critical Seriousness - Middle Ear Infection - Acute Otitis Media Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vioxx
Critical Seriousness - Pink Eye - Conjunctivitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vioxx
Critical Seriousness - Pneumonia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vioxx
Critical Seriousness - Red Blood in Bowel Movement - Bloody Stools is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vioxx
Critical Seriousness - Shingles - Herpes Zoster is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vioxx
Critical Seriousness - Sinus Irritation and Congestion - Sinusitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vioxx
Critical Seriousness - Stroke - Cerebrovascular Accident is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vioxx
Critical Seriousness - Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Skin - Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vioxx
Critical Seriousness - Urinary Tract Infection - Urinary Tract Infections is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vioxx
Critical Seriousness - Venous Insufficiency - Peripheral Venous Insufficiency is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vioxx
Critical Seriousness - Ventricular Premature Beats is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vioxx
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Vioxx has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects
 

Vioxx Drug-Drug Interactions
 
Vioxx has interactions of severe seriousness with 4 drug(s):
Vioxx has 1 severe interactions with Cidofovir. Click here to see them
Vioxx has 3 severe interactions with Ketorolac. Click here to see them
Vioxx has 3 severe interactions with Toradol. Click here to see them
Vioxx has 1 severe interactions with Vistide. Click here to see them

Vioxx has interactions of serious seriousness with 42 drug(s).

Vioxx has interactions of moderate seriousness with 415 drug(s).

Vioxx has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Vioxx has 19 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Vioxx.

Vioxx Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications 

Post-operative from CABG Surgery - Time Immediately after Coronary Bypass Surgery is a contraindication of Vioxx.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Vioxx.

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Vioxx.

Relative Contraindications 

Cerebrovascular Accident - Stroke is a contraindication of Vioxx.

Disease of Cardiovascular System - Disease of the Heart and Blood Vessels is a contraindication of Vioxx.

Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage - Bleeding of the Stomach or Intestines is a contraindication of Vioxx.

Gastrointestinal Ulcer - Stomach or Intestinal Ulcer is a contraindication of Vioxx.

Increased Cardiovascular Event Risk is a contraindication of Vioxx.

Myocardial Ischemia - Disease of Inadequate Blood Flow to the Heart Muscle is a contraindication of Vioxx.

Predisposition to GI Hemorrhage - Susceptible to Bleeding of Stomach or Intestinal Tract is a contraindication of Vioxx.

Tobacco Smoker - Tobacco Smoking is a contraindication of Vioxx.

Contraindication Warnings 

Alcoholism - Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol is a contraindication of Vioxx.

Body Fluid Retention - Water Retention is a contraindication of Vioxx.

Chronic Heart Failure is a contraindication of Vioxx.

Debilitation - Weakened Patient is a contraindication of Vioxx.

Dehydration - Extreme Loss of Body Water is a contraindication of Vioxx.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Vioxx.

Edema - Visible Water Retention is a contraindication of Vioxx.

Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Vioxx.

Vioxx has 0 related brands and strengths:
 
We do not have any information available at this time about overdose symptoms of Vioxx.

Please talk to your Doctor or Pharmacist about Vioxx


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