Celebrex - Drug Uses

Celebrex is used for the treatment of the symptoms of arthritis, such as joint pain, inflammation, swelling and stiffness. This medicine is not a cure for arthritis and provides relief only as long as one continues to take the medication.

Celebrex - General Information

Not every known side effect, adverse effect, or drug interaction is in this database. If you have questions about your medicines, talk to your health care provider. This information is for educational purposes only.

Celebrex - How Drug Works

Celebrex inhibits the COX ll enzyme. An enzyme which plays a role in arthritis pain and inflammation.

Celebrex - How Taken

This medicine can be taken with or without food. Celebrex is generally taken once to twice daily. Continue to take this medicine even if you are feeling better. Follow the directions given to you by your doctor.

Celebrex - Possible Side Effects

cough, sore throat fever abdominal pain nausea or vomiting diarrhea cough skin rash sneezing swelling of feet, face, fingers and lower legs. fatigue

Celebrex - Warnings/Precautions

It is recommended that Celebrex be used with caution if there is history of: kidney disease high blood pressure asthma heart disease. Let your doctor know if you are allergic to aspirin or sulfonamides (sulfa drugs). Precautions include alcohol abuse and liver disease or any past history of liver involvement, since liver disease may be aggravated by this medicine.

Celebrex - Overdose

For emergencies seek medical attention immediately. For non emergencies, contact your local or regional poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.

Celebrex - Drug Interactions

Drug Interactions with this medicine include the increasing effects of blood thinners (warfarin), decreasing the effects of blood pressure medicines (ace inhibitors), decreasing the effects of furosemide (Lasix). If you are taking lithium or fluconazole, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Celebrex can be safely used with low-dose aspirin, but may increase the chances of stomach ulcers or other complications.

Celebrex - Missed Dose

Take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses.

Celebrex - Storage

Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.

Celebrex - Pregnancy/Nursing

This medicine should not be used if you are pregnant. This is unknown whether this medicine is excreted in human breast milk. Avoid breast-feeding while taking this medicine. Talk to your doctor if you plan on becoming pregnant.

Celebrex - More Information

For more information, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or health care provider.

Celebrex - Disclaimer

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