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Bextra (Valdecoxib) - Summary

 
 



Serious Skin Reactions

  • Serious skin reactions (e.g., toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, and erythema multiforme) have been reported in patients receiving BEXTRA. Some of these reactions have resulted in death.
  • Patients appear to be at higher risk for these events within the first 2 weeks of treatment, but these may occur at any time during treatment.
  • The reported rate of these serious skin events appears to be greater for BEXTRA as compared to other COX-2 agents.
  • BEXTRA should be discontinued at the first appearance of skin rash, mucosal lesions, or any other sign of hypersensitivity.

(See WARNINGS – Serious Skin Reactions)

 

BEXTRA SUMMARY

BEXTRA®
valdecoxib tablets

Valdecoxib is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

BEXTRA Tablets are indicated:

  • For relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and adult rheumatoid arthritis.
  • For the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea.


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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Published Studies Related to Bextra (Valdecoxib)

A randomized controlled trial of valdecoxib and glyceryl trinitrate for the prevention of post-ERCP pancreatitis. [2011.02]
BACKGROUND: Efforts to prevent post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) pancreatitis have been largely unsuccessful. Cyclo-oxygenase-2 enzyme-mediated inflammatory pathway has been suggested in the pathophysiology of acute pancreatitis. Glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) might prevent post-ERCP pancreatitis by relaxing the sphincter of Oddi. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of valdecoxib, a cyclo-oxygenase-2 inhibitor, and GTN transdermal patch for the prevention of post-ERCP pancreatitis... CONCLUSIONS: Valdecoxib and GTN were not effective for the prevention of post-ERCP pancreatitis.

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Valdecoxib and Glyceryl Trinitrate for the Prevention of Post-ERCP Pancreatitis. [2010.08.14]
BACKGROUND: Efforts to prevent post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) pancreatitis have been largely unsuccessful. Cyclo-oxygenase-2 enzyme-mediated inflammatory pathway has been suggested in the pathophysiology of acute pancreatitis. Glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) might prevent post-ERCP pancreatitis by relaxing the sphincter of Oddi. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of valdecoxib, a cyclo-oxygenase-2 inhibitor, and GTN transdermal patch for the prevention of post-ERCP pancreatitis... CONCLUSIONS: Valdecoxib and GTN were not effective for the prevention of post-ERCP pancreatitis.

Reduction in opioid-related adverse events and improvement in function with parecoxib followed by valdecoxib treatment after non-cardiac surgery: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group trial. [2009]
BACKGROUND: Multimodal pain therapy including cyclo-oxygenase-2 inhibitors can result in optimal pain management with decreased opioid use and fewer opioid-related adverse events. Patient reported outcomes (PROs) help identify benefits in reduced opioid use and increased pain control... CONCLUSIONS: Patients receiving parecoxib/valdecoxib had less pain interference on physical functioning, required less opioid medication and experienced fewer clinically meaningful opioid-related adverse events than patients receiving placebo.

Intravenous parecoxib rapidly leads to COX-2 inhibitory concentration of valdecoxib in the central nervous system. [2008.03]
Evidence in animal studies supports widespread induction of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) in the central nervous system (CNS) following tissue injury, probably mediated by cytokines, transducing the signal across the blood-brain barrier...

Utility and sensitivity of the sore throat pain model: results of a randomized controlled trial on the COX-2 selective inhibitor valdecoxib. [2007.07]
The sore throat pain model was employed in this randomized, placebo-controlled trial to examine the sensitivity of the model in testing the efficacy of valdecoxib as an acute analgesic drug. Changes were made to the study design by employing a different diagnostic index for tonsillo-pharyngitis, a different rating scale (derived from Lasagna's pain thermometer), and alternative analyses, individual responder rates...

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Clinical Trials Related to Bextra (Valdecoxib)

Efficacy and Safety of Valdecoxib and Naproxen in Treating the Signs and Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) in a Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients [Completed]
The objectives of the study were to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of valdecoxib 10 mg once daily (QD) or naproxen 500 mg twice daily (BID) versus placebo, and to assess the efficacy of valdecoxib 10 mg QD versus naproxen 500 mg BID, in treating the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in a severe Rheumatoid Arthritis population.

A Dose-Ranging Study Of Valdecoxib 5 Mg, 10 Mg, And 20 Mg Once Daily Versus Placebo In Patients With Osteoarthritis Of The Knee (Japan) [Completed]
To determine the therapeutic dose range of valdecoxib by comparing the efficacy of three dosing regimens (5 mg, 10 mg and 20 mg once daily) with placebo for relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee. To assess safety and tolerability of multiple doses of valdecoxib in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee.

A Comparison Of Valdecoxib 20 Mg Twice Daily and 40 Mg Daily and Placebo In The Treatment Of Sore Throat [Completed]
The study was performed to evaluate the analgesic efficacy, safety, and tolerability of valdecoxib 20 mg twice daily (BID), valdecoxib 40 mg once daily (QD), and placebo in patients with moderately to severely painful symptomatic sore throat over a 24-hour period. In addition, the study was to validate a new scale and criteria for measuring pain in sore throat and evaluate the effects of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and past sore throat pain on pain score and efficacy of analgesics. The study also examined what type of medications are commonly used for sore throat and whether this information has relevance to analgesic efficacy.

Analgesic Efficacy And Safety of Valdecoxib For Treatment Of Post-Surgical Pain From Bunionectomy Surgery [Completed]
The study was done to evaluate the pain relief and safety of 2 valdecoxib doses compared to placebo in patients with moderate or severe pain following bunionectomy surgery, and to evaluate the effect of the 2 valdecoxib doses compared to placebo on health outcome measures and on the occurrence of opioid related symptoms.

Double-Blind, Randomized Study Of The Analgesic Efficacy And Safety Of Valdecoxib 20 Mg Daily And Valdecoxib 20 Mg Twice Daily Compared To Placebo For Management Of Acute Postsurgical Pain In Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction [Completed]
The primary objective was to evaluate the analgesic efficacy of valdecoxib 20 mg daily and valdecoxib 20 mg twice daily compared with placebo in outpatients with moderate-severe pain after arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery. Secondary objectives were to compare each valdecoxib dose with placebo on additional measures of pain intensity, health outcomes, the use of rescue medication, and the occurrence of opioid-related symptoms, and to evaluate their safety.

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Reports of Suspected Bextra (Valdecoxib) Side Effects

Drug Ineffective (6)Nausea (5)Death (4)Fatigue (4)Dizziness (4)Depression (4)Heart Rate Irregular (4)Drug Hypersensitivity (4)Anxiety (4)Pain (3)more >>


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