Celebrex (Celecoxib)

Common Use

Celecoxib belongs to a group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). This medicine is used to treat osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute pain, painful menstruation, and menstrual symptoms. It also helps to reduce the number of colon and rectum polyps in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis.

Dosage and Direction

Take Celebrex by mouth with a glass of water, with or without food. Take the drug only as prescribed because dosage and schedule may vary depending on your condition and other factors. Avoid cutting, crushing, or chewing this medicine. Do not take the medicine more often than prescribed. Do not stop taking it except on the advice of your doctor. It may take time for the medicine to help. Consult your doctor concerning the proper dose for you.

Precautions

Before taking Celebrex, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or if you have other allergies. Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have heart, liver, or kidney problems. Avoid drinking alcohol and smoking while being treated with this medication. Caution is advised when using Celebrex by pregnant or nursing women or children. Older people can be more sensitive to the side effects of the medicine. During pregnancy, this treatment should be used only when strongly necessary. As this medication can be absorbed by skin, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not handle this medicine.

Contraindications

Celebrex should not be used by patients who have demonstrated a reaction of hypersensitivity to Baclofen.

Possible Side Effects

The most common side effects are skin rash, itching or hives, chest pain, headache, nausea, etc. A very serious allergic reaction rarely occurs. Many people using this medicine do not have serious side effects. Contact your doctor or pharmacist for more details. If you notice effects not listed here, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Drug Interaction

Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and non-prescription/herbal products you used before taking this medication. Celebrex can interact with:

• Medicines for high blood pressure
• Other NSAIDs, medicines for pain and inflammation, like ibuprofen or naproxen
• Aspirin and aspirin-like drugs
• Warfarin

Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

Missed Dose

If you have missed your dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not take your dose twice.

Overdose

If you think you have used too much of this medicine, seek emergency medical attention right away. Symptoms of overdose usually include chest pain, nausea, irregular heartbeat, and feeling light-headed or fainting.

Storage

Store your medicines at room temperature between 68-77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store your drugs in the bathroom. Keep all drugs away from the reach of children and pets.