Health Dictionary
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Rofecoxib overdose
Introduction
Overdosage topics
Treatment
In the event of overdose, it is reasonable to employ the usual supportive measures, e.g.,
remove unabsorbed material from the gastrointestinal tract, employ clinical monitoring,
and institute supportive therapy, if required. Return to top
Peritoneal Dialysis
Rofecoxib is not removed by hemodialysis; it is not known whether rofecoxib is removed
by peritoneal dialysis. Return to top
Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]