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Description
Generic Celebrex (Celecoxib) is a drug that helps relieve pain associated with osteoarthritis and adult rheumatoid arthritis. Generic Celebrex (Celecoxib) has become popular because it is easier on the stomach than other anti-arthritis medications. Generic Celebrex (Celecoxib) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which relieves pain and inflammation (swelling). It is used to treat pain, swelling and stiffness due to arthritis. This drug works by blocking the enzyme in your body that makes prostaglandins. Decreasing prostaglandins helps to reduce pain and swelling.
Manufacturer: Cipla Brand Name: Celebrex
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Benefits
Reduces pain and inflammation caused by arthritic diseases
Causes less stomach irritations than other anti-arthritis medication
Can help with menstrual pain and discomfort
Can be used to decrease colon polyps, growths found in the intestines
Does not compromise the homeostatic quality of cyclooxygenase in the GI system
Generic Celebrex (Celecoxib) should be taken orally, generally once or twice a day, as directed by your doctor. To decrease the chance of stomach upset, this drug is best taken with food. Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. Take Generic Celebrex (Celecoxib) with 6 to 8 ounces (180-240ml) of water. Do not lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking this drug.
Overdose
If you suspect an overdose, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include:
Severe stomach pain
Ground coffee-like vomit
Dark stool
Ringing in the ears
Change in amount of urine
Unusually fast or slow heartbeat
Muscle weakness
Slow or shallow breathing
Confusion
Severe headache
Loss of consciousness
Missed dose
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not " double-up" the dose to catch up.
Notes Do not share this medication with others. Laboratory and/or medical tests may be performed to monitor your progress.
Storage Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C), away from light and moisture. KEEP THIS AND ALL MEDICATIONS OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Important note
The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed that taking this medication is safe, appropriate or effective for you.
Precautions Inform your doctor of your medical history, including:
Allergies (especially allergies to drugs such as sulfas or NSAID like ibuprofen)
Kidney and liver problems
Heart diseases
Alcohol use
High blood pressure
Swelling (edema)
Blood disorders (anemia)
Serious infections
Stomach problems (bleeding or ulcers)
Asthma
Growths in the nose (nasal polyps)
Dehydration
Poorly controlled diabetes.
This medicine may cause stomach bleeding. Daily use of alcohol, especially when combined with Generic Celebrex (Celecoxib), may increase your risk of stomach bleeding. Check with your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Generic Celebrex (Celecoxib) should be used only when clearly needed during the first 3 months of pregnancy. It is not recommended for use during the last 6 months of pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether Generic Celebrex (Celecoxib) is excreted into breast milk. Due to the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Caution is advised when Generic Celebrex (Celecoxib) is used by elderly people, as they may be more sensitive to the side effects of this medication.
Drug interactions
Inform your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medications you use, especially of:
Fluconazole
Lithium
Diuretics (e.g., furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide)
Drugs for high blood pressure
ACE inhibitors (e.g., captopril, lisinopril)
Corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone)
Blood thinners (e.g., warfarin)
NSAID (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen)
Check all prescription and nonprescription medicine labels carefully since many contain pain relievers/fever reducers (NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin) which are similar to Generic Celebrex (Celecoxib). The use of aspirin - when prescribed by your doctor for a heart attack or stroke prevention (usually these dosages are 81-325 mg per day) - should be continued. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Stomach upset, diarrhea, gas or nausea may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
Notify your doctor promptly of the following unlikely side effects:
Unusual fatigue
Yellowing eyes or skin
Severe headache
Unexplained weight gain
Change in amount of urine
If you notice any of the following unlikely but very serious side effects, stop taking this drug and consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately:
Black stools
Persistent stomach/ abdominal pain
Vomit that looks like ground coffee
In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include:
Rash
Itching
Swelling
Dizziness
Trouble breathing
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
FAQs
How does Generic Celebrex (Celecoxib) work?
Generic Celebrex (Celecoxib) works by inhibiting cyclooxygenase (more specifically, cyclooxygenase 2, or cox-2) enzymes that catalyze the production of prostanoids, substances that catalyze inflammation and pain. Generic Celebrex (Celecoxib) is believed to halt the production of prostanoids, lessening pain, without compromising the homeostatic quality of cyclooxygenase in the kidneys, stomach, and gastrointestinal tract, thus protecting the GI system.
Does Generic Celebrex (Celecoxib) cure Osteoarthritis or Rheumatoid Arthritis?
No. Currently, there is no cure for these types of arthritis, but taking Generic Celebrex (Celecoxib) may reduce pain and inflammation caused by these arthritic diseases.
Have had asthma, hives or allergic reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAID medicines
Are allergic to Celebrex or to any of the ingredients in Generic Celebrex (Celecoxib)
If you have asthma, you may have aspirin-sensitive asthma. If an aspirin-sensitive asthmatic takes aspirin it can cause severe narrowing of the airway (bronchospasm) and even death. Since this type of reaction to aspirin and other NSAID medicines have happened in aspirin-sensitive patients, aspirin-sensitive patients should not take Generic Celebrex (Celecoxib).
What should I discuss with my doctor or health care provider before taking Generic Celebrex (Celecoxib)?
Tell your health care provider if you:
Are trying to become pregnant, are already pregnant, or are breast-feeding
Have or had angina (chest pain), a heart attack or a blocked artery in your heart
Have kidney problems
Have liver problems
Have heart failure
Have high blood pressure
Suffer from fluid retention
Had an allergic reaction to aspirin or other NSAID medicines
Had a serious stomach problem in the past
Have or had any other medical problems or allergies
Tell your health care provider about all the medication you take, including prescription and non-prescription drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Some medicines may affect how Generic Celebrex (Celecoxib) works or Generic Celebrex (Celecoxib) may affect how your other medicines work. Your healthcare provider may have to adjust your dose or watch you closely if you take certain medicines. Generic Celebrex (Celecoxib) cannot replace aspirin for the prevention of heart attack or stroke. If you take aspirin for this purpose, do not stop taking aspirin without talking to your doctor.
Generic Celebrex (Celecoxib) is a capsule that should be taken orally. It is usually taken once or twice a day. If you are taking up to 200 mg of Generic Celebrex (Celecoxib) at a time, you may take it with or without food. If you are taking more than 200 mg of Generic Celebrex (Celecoxib) at a time, you should take it with food. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure if you need to take your medication with food. To help you remember to take Generic Celebrex (Celecoxib), take it around the same time(s) every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain anything you do not understand. Take Celecoxib exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
