Rofecoxib contraindications

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

List of contraindications

Hypersensitivity to Rofecoxib

Allergic-type reactions from aspirin or other NSAIDs

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Hypersensitivity to Rofecoxib

VIOXX is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to rofecoxib or any other component of VIOXX. Return to top

Allergic-type reactions from aspirin or other NSAIDs

VIOXX should not be given to patients who have experienced asthma, urticaria, or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs. Severe, rarely fatal,anaphylactic-like reactions to NSAIDs have been reported in such patients. Return to top

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The content of this page is taken from the FDA package insert for this drug and should not be edited.