Celebrex, Generic Celebrex, Celecoxib is in a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Celebrex, Generic Celebrex, Celecoxib works by reducing substances that cause inflammation, pain, and fever in the body. Celebrex, Generic Celebrex, Celecoxib is used to reduce pain, inflammation, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis and also used to reduce the number of adenomatous colorectal polyps in familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), to treat acute pain, and to treat pain associated with menstruation. Celebrex, Generic Celebrex, Celecoxib may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Celebrex, Generic Celebrex, Celecoxib. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products.
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Celecoxib is in a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Celecoxib works by reducing substances that cause inflammation, pain, and fever in the body.
Most important fact about Celebrex?
Recent information suggests a possible increased risk for heart attack and stroke in patients taking celecoxib. The relevance of this information is still not known. Ask your doctor if celecoxib is right for you.
How should you take Celebrex?
Take each dose with a full glass of water.
Celecoxib can be taken with or without food or milk. Follow your doctor's instructions.
What side effects may occur?
Notify your doctor immediately if you develop abdominal pain, tenderness, or discomfort; nausea; bloody vomit; bloody, black, or tarry stools; unexplained weight gain; swelling or water retention; fatigue or lethargy; a skin rash; itching; yellowing of the skin or eyes;"flu-like" symptoms; or unusual bruising or bleeding. These symptoms could be early signs of dangerous side effects.
Why should Celebrex not be prescribed?
Do not take celecoxib without first talking to your doctor if you have experienced asthma, hives, or an allergic reaction after taking a sulfa-based medication such as sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra, Gantanol, and others) or sulfisoxazole (Gantrisin); aspirin; or another NSAID such as valdecoxib (Bextra), ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Nuprin, and others), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn, Anaprox), ketoprofen (Orudis KT, Orudis, Oruvail), diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam), diflunisal (Dolobid), etodolac (Lodine, Lodine XL), fenoprofen (Nalfon), flurbiprofen (Ansaid), indomethacin (Indocin), ketorolac (Toradol), meloxicam (Mobic), nabumetone (Relafen), oxaprozin (Daypro), piroxicam (Feldene), sulindac (Clinoril), or tolmetin (Tolectin). You may experience a similar reaction to celecoxib.
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