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valdecoxib

COX-2 inhibitor (coxib) · Anti-inflammatory, Analgesic

COX-2 inhibitor (coxib)Anti-inflammatory, Analgesic
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
not curated
INTERACTIONS
12 major
SEVERE in our sources
PREGNANCY
not curated
Top interactionssee all 12
  • CidofovirSevereDatabaseDDInter
  • DeferasiroxSevereDatabaseDDInter
  • DiatrizoateSevereDatabaseDDInter
  • EverolimusSevereDatabaseDDInter

Mechanism

Selectively inhibits cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2).

Contraindications

  • Restricted in use or withdrawn from market due to cardiovascular risk profile

Side effects

Serious
  • Increased incidence of myocardial infarction
  • Increased incidence of stroke
  • Increased incidence of vascular death
  • Cardiovascular risk

Drug interactions

Cidofovir
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: synergy

Source: DDInter

Deferasirox
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Diatrizoate
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Everolimus
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Human Cytomegalovirus Immune Globulin
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Inotersen
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Iohexol
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Iopamidol
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Iopromide
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Iothalamic Acid
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Ioversol
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Ioxilan
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Related guidelines

Other COX-2 inhibitor (coxib) drugs

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Sources: Goodman & Gilman 14e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team