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Celebrex is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
drug (NSAID) known as a COX-2 inhibitor used to relieve the symptoms
of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis in adults. Celebrex may also
be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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The usual dose of Celebrex® for osteoarthritis
is 200 mg daily or 100 mg twice daily. While patients with rheumatoid
arthritis should start with these dosages, some patients with rheumatoid
arthritis may benefit from dosage of 200 mg twice daily. The maximum
daily dose should not exceed 200 mg twice daily. Ask your doctor,
nurse, or pharmacist any questions you may have about this medicine.
Celebrex may be taken on an empty stomach or with food.
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Side effects that may occur while taking
Celebrex include diarrhea, indigestion, mild stomach pain, gas,
nausea, or headache. If they continue or are bothersome, check with
your doctor. Check with your doctor as soon as possible if you experience
skin rash or itching; unexplained weight gain; bloating or swelling
of ankles, feet, or hands; vomiting material that looks like coffee
grounds; blood in stool or vomit; yellowing of skin or eyes; or unusual
fatigue. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience swelling
of face, lips, eyes, throat, or tongue; difficulty swallowing or breathing;
or hoarseness. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact
your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. |
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Do not take Celebrex if you have had
a severe allergic reaction to aspirin or any medicine containing aspirin
or to a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (such as Feldene, Motrin,
Naprosyn, Clinoril). Do not take this medicine if you have had a severe
allergic reaction to a sulfonamide antibiotic (Septra DS, Bactrim
DS, Gantrisin). A severe reaction includes a severe rash, hives, breathing
difficulties, or dizziness. If you have a question about whether you
are allergic to this medicine, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
If you experience difficulty breathing; tightness of chest; swelling
of eyelids, face, or lips; or if you develop a rash or hives, tell
your doctor immediately. Do not take any more doses of this medicine
unless your doctor tells you to do so. Do not exceed the recommended
dose or take Celebrex for longer than prescribed without checking
with your doctor. Keep all doctor and laboratory appointments while
you are using this medicine. Celebrex may cause stomach bleeding.
If you drink alcohol on a daily basis, do not take this medicine without
first discussing it with your doctor. Alcohol use combined with this
medicine may increase your risk for stomach bleeding. Before you begin
taking any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter,
check with your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any medicines
that contain aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or ketoprofen. FOR WOMEN:
If you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits
and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. It is unknown if
this medicine is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while
taking this medicine. |
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Some medicines or medical conditions may
interact with this medicine.Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all
prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. Additional
monitoring of your dose or condition may be needed if you are taking
an ACE inhibitor, an anticoagulant, furosemide, lithium, or fluconazole.
Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy,
or breast-feeding. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any
questions or concerns about taking this medicine. |
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If you miss a dose of Celebrex, take
it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip
the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do NOT
take 2 doses at once. |
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Store Celebrex at room
temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) in a
tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. |
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