Celebrex
Celebrex is used to relieve some symptoms caused by arthritis, such as inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain.
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Direction
The lowest effective dose should be used for each patient. For the management of osteoarthritis, the dose usually is 100 mg twice daily or 200 mg as a single dose. For rheumatoid arthritis, the dose usually is 100 or 200 mg twice daily. For acute pain or menstrual cramps, the dose is 400 mg as a single dose on the first day followed by an additional 200 mg if needed, then 200mg twice daily as needed. For FAP, the recommended dose is 400 mg twice daily.
Side Effect
Side effects that may occur while taking this medicine include diarrhea, dizziness, indigestion, stomach pain, gas, nausea, or headache. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. Fluid retention has been reported.
Precaution
Allergies - tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to Celebrex , other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, aspirin or other salicylates, or sulfonamide-type medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes. Pregnancy - Celebrex has not been studied in pregnant women. However, there is a chance that this medicine may cause unwanted effects on the heart or blood flow of the fetus or newborn baby if it is taken regularly during the last few months of pregnancy. Studies in animals have shown that Celebrex has caused birth defects of the ribs and sternebrae. Before taking this medicine, make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant. Breast-feeding - It is not known whether Celebrex passes into breast milk. However, Celebrex may cause unwanted effects in nursing babies. It may be necessary for you to take another medicine or to stop breast-feeding during treatment. Be sure you have discussed the risks and benefits of the medicine with your doctor. Children - Studies on this medicine have been done only in adult patients, and there is no specific information comparing the use of Celebrex in children with use in older age groups. Older adults - this medicine has been tested in a limited number of elderly patients 65 years of age and older and has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults. However, elderly patients may be more sensitive to the side effects of Celebrex.