Generic name:Celecoxib (Celecoxib tablets) - container - strength
Pronunciation(kloe-fen-roe-DO-NC-e-kloe-fen)
Brand name(s)Celebrex
Celecoxib (Celebrex) is used for the treatment of inflammation and pain associated with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. It belongs to the class of drugs known as NSAIDs. This medication works by decreasing the production of stomach acid and increasing the levels of platelets in the blood. This drug is used for the treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and ankylosingijuana arthritis. Celebrex also has antiplatelet activity that can help prevent bleeding disorders that may occur in patients treated with NSAIDs. In addition to its use for the treatment of these conditions, Celebrex has been found to be helpful in managing pain and inflammation associated with various types of pain, including primary dysmenorrhea. It is used to treat pain and inflammation associated with primary dysmenorrhea (menstrual pain caused by menstruation). Celebrex also has antiplatelet activity, which can help prevent bleeding disorders that may occur in patients treated with NSAIDs. In addition to its use for these conditions, Celebrex has been found helpful in managing pain and inflammation associated with ankylosing spondylitis (ankylosing of the knee). It may be used alone or in combination with other medications to relieve pain and inflammation.
Take Celebrex by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than directed by your doctor. The dose and length of treatment will depend on the condition being treated and the response to the drug. You may take the medicine for as long as you wish to have your pain or inflammation controlled by the medication. Also, take the medicine regularly to get the most benefit from this drug. Swallow the tablets whole. Do not crush, chew, or break the tablets. Celebrex may be taken with or without food. Do not take aspirin or other NSAIDs to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke; it may increase the risk. To prevent stomach bleeding, take Celebrex as directed by your doctor. If you experience any of these symptoms, stop taking Celebrex and get your medicine out of your system as soon as possible after you stop taking it. Also, check your progress at regular checkups and share the information with your doctor. Do not stop taking Celebrex without first talking to your doctor. If you are taking certain medications, it may cause certain side effects, including decreased appetite, weight gain, bone loss, and changes in cholesterol and blood sugar levels. It may also increase the risk of bleeding. If you experience any of these symptoms, stop taking Celebrex and talk to your doctor. Stop taking Celebrex and talk to your doctor if you experience any of the following side effects: stomach upset; nausea; vomiting; stomach pain; or clay or brown stools. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns while taking Celebrex. Taking more or less Celebrex than directed by your doctor may increase the risk of stomach bleeding and other side effects. If you have any questions or concerns while taking Celebrex, talk to your doctor. Celebrex may decrease the amount of clotting factors that clot in the blood, especially when taken with a high-potassium diet.
This medication may rarely cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. Use of Celebrex with a high-potassium diet may help prevent this condition. Tell your doctor if you are being treated for liver disease.
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Do not use Celebrex if you are being treated for an ulcerative retinal disorder called retinitis pigmentosa, a rare eye disease. If you are treated for this condition and have no medical problems, you may be at higher risk for serious eye problems called non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION). Do not use Celebrex if you have NAION. If you have NAION, stop taking Celebrex and talk to your doctor right away.
CELEBREX 200MG CAPSULE contains Celecoxib which belongs to group of medicines called Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. CELEBREX 200MG CAPSULE is used in adults to manage osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease), rheumatoid arthritis (inflammatory disease of joints), ankylosing spondylitis (chronic back pain), acute pain and primary dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps).
CELEBREX 200MG CAPSULE is also used to manage juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (in children aged 2 years and above).
CELEBREX 200MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use in patients allergic to Celecoxib, sulfonamides, aspirin and/or other NSAIDs. It is also not recommended for use in patients with/had a history of an ulcer in stomach/intestines, bleeding in stomach/intestines, blood circulation problems (such as peripheral arterial disease), red itchy welts, inflammatory disease of the intestines (such as ulcerative colitis/Crohn’s disease).
The medicine is also not indicted for use in patients suffering from lung problems (such as asthma), heart diseases (such as heart failure, recent heart attack, heart block), severe liver disease (such as advanced hepatic insufficiency) and/or kidney disease (such as advanced renal insufficiency).
Before taking CELEBREX 200MG CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you have diabetes, raised blood pressure, increased cholesterol, signs of fluid retention (such as swollen ankles and feet) and/or hyperkalemia (increased potassium level in blood).
CELEBREX 200MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use in pregnant and breast-feeding women.
CELEBREX 200MG CAPSULE should be used with caution in children and adolescents (aged 2 to 17 years) to manage only juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and is advised to be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years/above) after consulting the doctor.
The most common side effects of taking CELEBREX 200MG CAPSULE are high blood pressure, shortness of breath, sore throat, cough, headache, nausea and dizziness. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsen.
How should I take CELEBREX 200MG CAPSULE?CELEBREX 200MG CAPSULE is available in the form of tablet in a dosage of 200 mg once daily.aket will not take this medicine unless advised to by your doctor. Check the package leaflet before use if you are taking it for every five days.
Take special attention to get the best results from use, regular monitoring and follow your doctor and medicines instructions.
Do not take CELEBREX 200MG CAPSULE if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, because the medicine could cause serious harm.
See doctor for advice about usage for CELEBREX 200MG CAPSULE.
The common side effects of taking CELEBREX 200MG CAPSULE are high blood pressure, shortness of breath, sore throat, cough, headache, nausea and dizziness. Consult your doctor if any of the above symptoms worsen.
What are the uses?CELEBREX 200MG CAPSULE is used in the treatment of osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease), rheumatoid arthritis (inflammatory disease of joints), ankylosing spondylitis (chronic back pain), acute pain and primary dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps) and plays a role in controlling juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (allergic to aspirin).
For the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, CELEBREX 200MG CAPSULE is also recommended.
What are the contraindications?Inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to any other NSAID or to anything in the list, CELEBREX 200MG CAPSULE could worsen your existing medical history.
It is important to mention this medicine as it may neprophytonily form cartilage/enumbilical sequestration (chondroplastic) injuries.
The most common side effects of taking CELEBREX 200MG CAPSULE are high blood pressure, shortness of breath, vomiting, stomach upset, dizziness, diarrhea, constipation, and headache. Avoid sexual activity for medical reason.
Celebrex 200mg capsule contains the active ingredient Celecoxib. It belongs to the family known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), and specifically a sub-group known as cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitors. It is used in adults for the relief of signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. In conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, excess production of prostaglandins by your body can lead to pain and inflammation. This medicine works by decreasing the production of prostaglandins, effectively reducing pain and inflammation.
Do not take Celebrex 200mg capsule if you are allergic to Celecoxib or any of its ingredients. Inform your doctor if you had reactions to sulfonamide medicines, suffer from ulcers or bleeding in the stomach or intestines, or experienced adverse reactions to NSAID medications like aspirin. Before starting the treatment, inform your doctor because it is recommended to not take this medicine if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding. Do not take this medicine if you have severe liver or kidney disease, have inflammatory intestinal conditions, or have heart-related issues such as heart failure, heart disease, or circulation problems. Additionally, if you have had surgeries on leg arteries or have a history of blood circulation problems, this medicine usage should be avoided. This contains lactose. If you are sugar intolerant, consult your doctor before using this product. This medicine is for adults only, it is not for use in children.
Inform your doctor about if you have a history of stomach or intestinal ulcers or bleeding (avoid if currently present), are on acetylsalicylic acid or antiplatelet therapies, use blood clotting or corticosteroid medications, or simultaneously use other non-acetylsalicylic NSAIDs like ibuprofen. Report your doctor if you have conditions such as smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, compromised heart, liver, or kidney function, fluid retention, dehydration, past severe allergic reactions to medications, ongoing infections, or are over 65 years old. Monitoring may be necessary. Notably, Celebrex 200mg capsule could mask fever or infection signs. Remember, alcohol combined with NSAIDs may increase gastrointestinal risks.
idespreadis 30mg Celebrex 200mg capsuleDo not use Celebrex 200mg capsule if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding. Celecoxib is not intended for use in children. Celecoxib is not recommended for use in patients with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or have risk factors such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol. Regular medical advice is necessary for use of Celebrex 200mg capsule. Use with caution in individuals with severe liver disease, as it may lead to increased risks.
Consider using a COX-2 inhibitor before using Celebrex 200mg capsule if you are on acetylsalicylic acid or anti-platelet therapies, aspirin or anti-inflammatory medications, or corticosteroid medications. Monitoring of kidney function, liver function, and cardiovascular risks is recommended before using Celebrex 200mg capsule. Monitoring of kidney function, liver function, and cardiovascular risks is recommended before using Celebrex 200mg capsule if you are on acetylsalicylic acid or anti-inflammatory medications, aspirin, or anti-inflammatory corticosteroids, or corticosteroid medications. Celebrex 200mg capsule is an NSAID primarily used to treat inflammation and pain associated with conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spans.
swelling ulcera colestaConsult your doctor before using Celebrex 200mg capsule if you have asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, fluid retention, past severe allergic reactions to NSAIDs, including Celebrex 200mg capsule, or if you have gastrointestinal problems such as ulcers or bleeding.
CELEBREX 200MG CAPSULE contains Celecoxib which belongs to group of medicines called Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. CELEBREX 200MG CAPSULE is used in adults to manage osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease), rheumatoid arthritis (inflammatory disease of joints), ankylosing spondylitis (chronic back pain), acute pain and primary dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps).
CELEBREX 200MG CAPSULE is also used to manage juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (in children aged 2 years and above).
CELEBREX 200MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use in patients allergic to Celecoxib, sulfonamides, aspirin and/or other NSAIDs. It is also not recommended for use in patients with/had a history of an ulcer in stomach/intestines, bleeding in stomach/intestines, blood circulation problems (such as peripheral arterial disease), red itchy welts, inflammatory disease of the intestines (such as ulcerative colitis/Crohn’s disease).
The medicine is also not indicted for use in patients suffering from lung problems (such as asthma), heart diseases (such as heart failure, recent heart attack, heart block), severe liver disease (such as advanced hepatic insufficiency) and/or kidney disease (such as advanced renal insufficiency).
Before taking CELEBREX 200MG CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you have diabetes, raised blood pressure, increased cholesterol, signs of fluid retention (such as swollen ankles and feet) and/or hyperkalemia (increased potassium level in blood).
CELEBREX 200MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use in pregnant and breast-feeding women.
CELEBREX 200MG CAPSULE should be used with caution in children and adolescents (aged 2 to 17 years) to manage only juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and is advised to be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years/above) after consulting the doctor.
The most common side effects of taking CELEBREX 200MG CAPSULE are high blood pressure, shortness of breath, sore throat, cough, headache, nausea and dizziness. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsen.
What are the side effects of taking CELEBREX 200MG CAPSULE?Common side effects of taking CELEBREX 200MG CAPSULE may include high blood pressure, shortness of breath, sore throat, cough, headache, nausea and dizziness. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects worsen.
What are the possible side effects of taking CELEBREX CAPSULE?BEFORE taking CELEBREX 200MG CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you are aged 2 to 17 years.
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