Manufacturer: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Parecoxib(40mg)
Vial of 2ml Injection
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Valus P 40mg Injection is generally administered by a healthcare professional. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should keep receiving the medicine until the doctor says it is okay to stop using the medicine.
The most common side effect of this medicine is nausea. You may also experience other side effects like changes in blood pressure, back pain, fluid retention, numbness, vomiting, stomach ache, indigestion, constipation, and bloating among others. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know.
Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
This medicine is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers must consult with their doctors before using the medicine.
Valus P 40mg Injection is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) called COX-2 inhibitors. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Following IV or IM injection, parecoxib is rapidly converted to valdecoxib, the pharmacologically active substance, by enzymatic hydrolysis in the liver. Absorption Exposure of valdecoxib following single doses of Dynastat, as measured by both the area under the plasma concentration vs.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Valus P
Nausea
Change in blood pressure
Back pain
Numbness
Constipation
Indigestion
Stomach pain
Vomiting
Bloating
with known hypersensitivity to parecoxib sodium, valdecoxib or to any other ingredient of the product. who have experienced asthma, urticaria, or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin, NSAIDs or other COX-2 specific inhibitors.
Valus P 40mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Valus P 40mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Valus P 40mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Parecoxib is indicated for the short-term treatment of acute post-operative pain. There is limited clinical experience with parecoxib treatment beyond three days.
Amphotericin B The risk or severity of nephrotoxicity can be increased when Amphotericin B is combined with Parecoxib.
Ampicillin Parecoxib may decrease the excretion rate of Ampicillin which could result in a higher serum level.
Kindly do not self administer.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Valus P 40mg Injection, consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Valus P 40mg Injection helps relieve pain and inflammation.
It may cause fewer stomach problems as compared to other NSAIDs like Ibuprofen or Naproxen.
It may cause dizziness and fatigue. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Do not consume alcohol while on treatment with this medicine as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
Regularly monitor your blood pressure while taking this medicine, particularly in the first two weeks after starting treatment.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease.
During long-term treatment, your doctor may want to take regular blood tests to monitor your liver function.
Do not take Valus P 40mg Injection if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. What is Valus P 40mg Injection used for?
Valus P 40mg Injection is used in adults for short term treatment of pain after surgery
Q. How does Valus P 40mg Injection work?
Valus P 40mg Injection belongs to class of medications called cyclo-oxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitors. It works by inhibiting the enzyme COX-2 that reduces the formation of chemicals called prostaglandins in the body, thereby reducing pain and inflammation.
