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Okabax is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Joint Pain, Muscle Pain. Other than this, Okabax has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Okabax. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Okabax also has some side effects, the most common being Abdominal Pain. While these are the most often observed Okabax side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Okabax normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Okabax is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Okabax's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Okabax related warnings section.
Okabax is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Heart Disease, Stroke, Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Okabax have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Okabax may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Okabax is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Okabax is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Okabax safe for pregnant women?
Okabax can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Okabax right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Okabax safe during breastfeeding?
Okabax may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Okabax on the Kidneys?
Okabax has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Okabax on the Liver?
Okabax may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Okabax on the Heart?
Okabax can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Okabax should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Okabax unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Okabax habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Okabax is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Okabax will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Okabax should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Okabax for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Okabax
Taking Okabax with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Okabax
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Okabax with alcohol will be.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Vioxx® (rofecoxib)
