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.

Disclaimer

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