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Celecoxib
Brand
Name: Celebrex
Most
Common Medical Uses
Celebrex
is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) known as a COX-2
inhibitor commonly used to relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis
and rheumatoid arthritis in adults. It may also be used to treat
other conditions as determined by your doctor.
How
to Take This Medication
This
medicine may be taken on an empty stomach or with food. The usual
dose of Celebrex for osteoarthritis is 200 mg daily or 100 mg twice
daily. Some patients with rheumatoid arthritis may benefit from
dosage of 200 mg twice daily. The maximum daily dose should not
exceed 200 mg twice daily. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist
any questions you may have about this medicine.
Possible
Side Effects
Possible
side effects that may occur while taking Celebrex include diarrhea,
indigestion, mild stomach pain, gas, nausea, or headache. If they
continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CONTACT YOUR
DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience the following side effects:
swelling of face, lips, eyes, throat, or tongue; difficulty swallowing
or breathing; or hoarseness. Check with your doctor if you experience
skin rash or itching; unexplained weight gain; bloating or swelling
of ankles, feet, or hands; vomiting material that looks like coffee
grounds; blood in stool or vomit; yellowing of skin or eyes; or
unusual fatigue. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact
your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Precautions
Do
not take Celebrex if you have had a severe allergic reaction to
aspirin or any medicine containing aspirin or to a nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drug (such as Feldene, Motrin, Naprosyn, Clinoril).
Do not take Celebrexif you have had a severe allergic reaction to
a sulfonamide antibiotic (Septra DS, Bactrim DS, Gantrisin). A severe
reaction includes a severe rash, hives, breathing difficulties,
or dizziness. If you have a question about whether you are allergic
to this medicine, contact your doctor or pharmacist. If you experience
difficulty breathing; tightness of chest; swelling of eyelids, face,
or lips; or if you develop a rash or hives, contact your doctor
and discontinue this medicine unless your doctor instructs you otherwise.
Celebrex may cause stomach bleeding, therefore, do not exceed the
recommended dose or take this medicine for longer than prescribed
without checking with your doctor. If you drink alcohol on a daily
basis, do not take this medicine without first discussing it with
your doctor. Alcohol use combined with this medicine may increase
your risk for stomach bleeding. FOR WOMEN: if you plan on becoming
pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using
this medicine during pregnancy. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking
this medicine. It is unknown if this medicine is excreted in breast
milk.
Drug
Interactions
Tell
your doctor if you are taking any medicines that contain aspirin,
ibuprofen, naproxen, or ketoprofen. Before you begin taking any
new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with
your doctor or pharmacist
Missed
Dose
If
you miss a dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing
schedule. Do not take two doses at once.
Storage
Store
this medicine at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15
and 30 degrees C) in a tightly-closed container, away from heat
and light. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.
Notes
Do
not share Celebrex with others for whom it was not prescribed, since
they may have a problem that is not effectively treated by this
drug. Do not use this medicine for other health conditions.
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