Celebrex
Generic name-Celecoxib
Brand name- Celebrex
Overview
An affiliate of the novel class of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(NSAIDS) known as COX-2 inhibitors, Celebrex, also identified as Celecoxib,
is a panacea for the alleviation of acute pain and swelling occurred due
to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. In
addition, it is a fertile remedy for the treatment of menstrual cramps.
Patient information
Alike older NSAIDs, the exuberant pain relief drug assuages pain and inflammation
by hampering the influence of a natural enzyme called COX-2. While on
the other, it does not impede the action of other similar substance known
as COX-1, which retains a protecting effect on the stomach lining. Thus
it is less likely that celecoxib will cause ulcers and bleeding that are
caused by older NSAIDs after the persistent use.
Direction
Take celebrex as administered by your doctor. It can be taken with or
without food once or twice a day. Celecoxib is taken by mouth. Do not
take more or less of the preparation than recommended by your physician.
When you miss a dose
Take the missed dose as soon as possible. In case, it is nearly time for
the intake of your next dose, leave the skipped dose and follow your regular
dosing plan. Furthermore, do not take a double dose of the preparation
in one go.
Associated Side effects
In addition to immaculate elimination of pain, celebrex, now available
on low-cost, may cause some side effects. Following are some of the celebrex
side effects:
- Diarrhea
- Gas
- Upset stomach
- Itching
- Loss of appetite
- Fever
- Sore throat
- Hives
- Fast heartbeat
Besides, it is also possible that some other side effects
may also occur that are not listed above. So for more detailed celebrex
information, contact your doctor.
Precautions to be implemented
- Cheap celebrex should not be used right after or before the heart
bypass surgery.
- Do not use this drug if you are allergic to sulfonamide drugs like
Sulfadiazine, Thiosulfil and Gantanol
- Besides, the application of celecoxib also must be avoided if you
have had an asthma attack, throat swelling and skin eruptions due
to the intake of aspirin or other NSAIDs.
- It should not be used if one has suffered an allergic reaction
because of it.
Drug interactions
Check with your doctor before leaping to buy celebrex and then combining
it with below mentioned drugs as its effects might be increased, decreased
or changed:
- Blood thinning agents like Coumadin
- ACE-inhibitors such as Capoten and Prinivil
- Fluconazole (Diflucan)
- Lithium (Lithobid)
- Furosemide (Lasix)
- Thiazide diuretics like hydrochlorothiazide and Dyazide
Storage directions
Store this formulation at room temperature for protracted usage. |
