Valdecoxib is a prescription drug used in the treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and painful menstruation and menstrual symptoms. It is classified as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, or NSAID, and should not be taken by anyone allergic to these types of medications.
Valdecoxib was manufactured and marketed under the brand name
Bextra® by G. D. Searle & Company. It was available by prescription in tablet form until 2005, when it was removed from the market due to concerns about possible increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
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