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Description
Celecoxib (Celebrex) is is a COX-2 inhibitor NSAID.
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How to use
Celecoxib (Celebrex) is available in form of a tablet to be taken orally.
Take Celecoxib (Celebrex) exactly as directed by your health care professional.
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Side Effects
Long term or continuous usage of Celecoxib (Celebrex) may increase the risk of heart attack / stroke.
Blurred vision
Difficulty in breathing or wheezing
Difficulty in swallowing
Hives or Severe itching
Signs of bleeding from the stomach e.g. blood in the urine or stool
And any other symptoms that you notice should be immediately reported to your health care professional.
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Drug Interaction
Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), aspirin, corticosteroids (eg, prednisone), heparin, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (eg, fluoxetine) because risk of stomach bleeding may be increased
Fluconazole or probenecid because they may increase the risk of Celebrex 's side effects
Cyclosporine, lithium, methotrexate, or quinolones (eg, ciprofloxacin) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Celecoxib (Celebrex)
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (eg, enalapril) or diuretics (eg, furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide) because their effectiveness may be decreased by Celecoxib (Celebrex)
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Celecoxib (Celebrex) may interact with other medicines that you take.
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Over Dose
If overdose is suspected, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.
If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
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Notes
If you are taking blood thinners in any form inform your doctor about the same.
It is very important not to use celecoxib during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless health care provider has specifically directed you to as it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.
Do not take aspirin while you are using Celecoxib (Celebrex) unless your doctor tells you to.
If you have any questions about Celecoxib (Celebrex), please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
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Missed Dose
Do not take double or extra doses to make up for a missed dose.
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Uses
Treating rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, juvenile arthritis, menstrual pain, or pain.
Celecoxib (Celebrex) is used in familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) to decrease the number of polyps in the rectal area.
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Other Uses
Celecoxib (Celebrex) may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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Storage
Store at room temperature between 15-30 degrees C / 59-86 degrees F, in a cool dry place.
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Precaution
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal product, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have a history of kidney or liver disease, diabetes, or stomach or bowel problems (eg, bleeding, perforation, ulcers)
if you have a history of swelling or fluid buildup, asthma, growths in the nose (nasal polyps), or mouth inflammation
if you have a high fever, rash, high blood pressure, blood disorders, bleeding or clotting problems, heart problems (eg, heart failure), or blood vessel disease, or you are at risk for any of these diseases
if you have poor health, dehydration or low fluid volume, or low blood sodium levels, you drink alcohol, or you have a history of alcohol abuse