creval 10mg tablet - Valdecoxib (10mg) medicine

creval 10mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes

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๐Ÿญ Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Jul 4, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
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SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jul 04, 2026

What is creval 10mg tablet used for?

Artival (Valdecoxib) is used to treat PAIN ANALGESICS. It contains Valdecoxib (10mg), which Selective inhibition of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), reducing prostaglandin synthes. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.

  • Generic Name: Valdecoxib
  • Manufacturer: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: A
  • Prescription Required: Yes
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๐Ÿ’Š creval 10mg tablet Uses & Benefits

Management of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, dysmenorrhea, acute pain.

Off-label uses: Ankylosing spondylitis, acute gouty arthritis.

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Valdecoxib
Brand NameArtival
ManufacturerSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassPAIN ANALGESICS
Action ClassNSAID's -Selective COX-2 Inhibitors
Route of AdministrationOral.
StorageStore at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from moisture and light.
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionWell absorbed orally; peak plasma concentration reached in about 2-3 hours.
DistributionExtensively distributed; crosses placenta and enters breast milk.
Protein BindingApproximately 98% bound to plasma proteins.
MetabolismExtensively metabolized in the liver via CYP3A4 and CYP2C9 isoenzymes.
Half-LifeApproximately 8-11 hours.
ExcretionPrimarily excreted in urine as metabolites; less than 5% unchanged.
BioavailabilityAbout 83%.
Onset of ActionWithin 1 hour.
Peak Plasma Time2-3 hours.
Duration of ActionUp to 12-24 hours.

How It Works

Selective inhibition of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), reducing prostaglandin synthesis.

Mechanism Steps

1Inhibition of COX-2 enzyme
2Reduction of prostaglandin synthesis from arachidonic acid
3Decreased inflammation, pain, and fever

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take creval 10mg tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of creval 10mg tablet

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Headache
  • Dyspepsia
  • Diarrhea
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Sinusitis

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • Gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Cardiovascular thrombotic events
  • Renal failure
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Hepatitis
  • Pancreatitis
  • Aseptic meningitis
  • Agranulocytosis

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Warfarin Major Increased bleeding risk
Aspirin Major Increased risk of GI ulceration and bleeding
Lithium Major Increased lithium levels and toxicity
Methotrexate Major Increased methotrexate toxicity
ACE inhibitors Major Reduced antihypertensive effect
Diuretics Major Reduced diuretic effect, increased risk of renal impairment
Fluconazole Moderate Increased valdecoxib levels
Ketoconazole Moderate Increased valdecoxib levels
CYP2C9 inhibitors Moderate Increased valdecoxib levels
CYP3A4 inhibitors Moderate Increased valdecoxib levels
Antacids Minor Slight decrease in absorption
Corticosteroids Minor Increased risk of GI ulceration

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • Warfarin
  • Aspirin
  • Lithium
  • Methotrexate
  • ACE inhibitors
  • Diuretics

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • Fluconazole
  • Ketoconazole
  • CYP2C9 inhibitors
  • CYP3A4 inhibitors

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • Antacids
  • Corticosteroids

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

May be taken with or without food; food may delay absorption.

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

Increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to valdecoxib or sulfonamides; history of asthma, urticaria, or allergic reactions to NSAIDs; severe hepatic impairment; active peptic ulcer; coronary artery bypass graft surgery; third trimester of pregnancy.

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

Renal function, liver function, blood pressure, signs of GI bleeding, cardiovascular status.

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Not recommended; excreted in breast milk.

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

Symptomatic and supportive care; no specific antidote; consider activated charcoal if recent ingestion.

โฐ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered unless almost time for next dose; do not double dose.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Reviewed: Jul 04, 2026

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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

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