Zomax

Active Ingredient(s): Zomepirac
Category: Pain Relief

Zomepirac is an orally effective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that has antipyretic actions. It was developed by McNeil Pharmaceutical, approved by the FDA in 1980, and sold as the sodium salt zomepirac sodium, under the brand name Zomax. Due to its clinical effectiveness, it was preferred by doctors in many situations and obtained a large share of the analgesics market; however, it was subsequently withdrawn in March 1983 due to its tendency to cause serious anaphylaxis in a s... [wikipedia]

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Zomax Reaction

In March of 1983 I was given Zomax for depression and traumatic stress disorder just before I moved back to Alaska. I ha...

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Zomax Reviews

Does anyone have feedback or reviews from personal experience taking this pain/arthritis medication? ## This drug was di...

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Zomax Death

I recently discovered my mother took zomax and died from this medication. The drug was taken off the market the day afte...

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Zomax - my experience

I was 31 when I start taking Zomax . In to my third week I start to have frightening experience with my personality, fel...

Is Zomax Available Antwhere?

I feel horrible for those who had frightening experiences with the drug Zomax, but for me it was a miracle. I have had D...

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NAPROSYN - ZOMAX

In 1983 I had a severe allergic reaction to Zomax -- was advised to never take Naprosyn Sodium since they are chemically...

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Zomax In South Africa

If zomax is no longer available in the U.S. why is it readily prescribed and easily obtainable in South Africa?...