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Bextram which is a popular COX-2 inhibitor, has been linked to Stevens Johnson Syndrome and other skin hypersenstivity disorders. Stevens Johnson Syndrome is an extreme allergic reaction to chemicals. Common causes are the drugs including Arava (leflunomide), painkillers, and antibiotics. Bextra has now been linked to this potentially life threatening syndrome.
Symptoms of Stevens Johnson Syndrome are blistering, fever, cough, malaise, swelling and lesions of gums, tongue, or lips, excessive tearing or "stickiness" of eyes and sores in the genital tract causing painful urination. Other symptoms of Stevens Johnson Sydrome include: Skin Rash, Swelling of Face, Lips and Tounge, Difficulty Breathing, and Swelling or blistering of Skin.
Patients who have severe allergies to antibiotics should not use Bextra. If you develop any of the following symptoms consult your doctor immediately.
Bextra is marketed by Pharmacia Corporation and Pfizer Inc. in the United States. The drug is prescribed for the treatment of osteoarthritis, adult rheumatoid arthritis, and the pain associated with menstrual cramping. Celebrex was the first of Pharmacia's COX-2 inhibitors.
Other Names:
Cervistatin
Lipobay
Adverse Effects/
Potential Injuries:
Rhabdomyolysis
Muscle Pain
Dark Urination
Myalgia
Related Terms:
Zocor
Lipitor
Pravachol
Lescol
Mevacor
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