Celecoxib Benefits & Uses
Celecoxib is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Spondylitis
- Joint Pain
- Muscle Pain (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)
- Body Pain (Read More - Home Remedies for Body Pain)
- Leg Pain (Read More - Home remedies for leg pain and weakness)
- Sciatica
- Joint Stiffness
- Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Periods pain
Celecoxib Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Celecoxib Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Celecoxib is used -
Moderate
- Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
- Gastritis
- Gastritis
- Edema
- Edema
- Increased blood pressure
- Constipation
- Constipation
Mild
Celecoxib Related Warnings
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Is the use of Celecoxib safe for pregnant women?
Celecoxib has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Celecoxib without medical advice.
Severe -
Is the use of Celecoxib safe during breastfeeding?
Celecoxib can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
Moderate -
What is the effect of Celecoxib on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Celecoxib. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
Moderate -
What is the effect of Celecoxib on the Liver?
Celecoxib can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Moderate -
What is the effect of Celecoxib on the Heart?
Celecoxib may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Moderate
Severe Interaction of Celecoxib with Other Drugs
Celecoxib should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
- Wysolone 5 Tablet DT
- Omnacortil Forte Oral Suspension
- Omnacortil 2.5 Tablet DT
- Pred Forte Opthalmic Suspension
Celecoxib Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Celecoxib unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Liver Disease
- Asthma
- Anemia
- Kidney Disease
- Gastritis
- Edema
- Blood Clotting Disorders
Frequently asked Questions about Celecoxib
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Is this Celecoxib habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Celecoxib has not been reported.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Celecoxib will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Safe -
Is it safe?
Celecoxib should be used only after doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Celecoxib cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
No
Celecoxib Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Celecoxib
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Celecoxib and food will interact.
Unknown -
Interaction between Alcohol and Celecoxib
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Celecoxib and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Unknown
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This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
3 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Celebrex® celecoxib
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