Celebrex
®
is the new FDA-approved wonderdrug which is used to treat
osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
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Dosage |
Qty |
Consult |
Price |
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| Celebrex |
100 mg |
50 Caps |
FREE |
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| Celebrex |
200 mg |
50 Caps |
FREE |
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| Celebrex |
200 mg |
100 Caps |
FREE |
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Celebrex ®
(CELECOXIB)
Before using
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.
How to take
this medication
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.
This medicine may be taken on an empty stomach or with food.
Side Effects
Side effects that may occur while taking Celebrex
medicine include diarrhea, indigestion, mild stomach pain, gas,
nausea, or headache. If they continue or are bothersome, check with
your doctor. Check with 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.
Precautions
Do not take this medicine if you have had 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 this medicine
for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor. Keep
ALL doctor and laboratory appointments while you are using this
medicine. This medicine 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 Celebrex medicine during pregnancy.
It is unknown if this medicine is excreted in breast milk. DO NOT
breast-feed while taking this medicine.
Storage
Store
at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and
30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the
bathroom. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.
Miss
dose
If you miss a dose of this medicine, 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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