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Common Brand Name(s)
Celebrex
Uses
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
drug (NSAID) which relieves pain and inflammation
(swelling). It is used to treat pain, swelling
and stiffness due to arthritis.
How to Use
Take by mouth, generally once or twice daily,
as directed by your doctor. To decrease the chance
of stomach upset, this drug is best taken with
food. Dosage is based on your medical condition
and response to therapy. Take this medication
with 6 to 8 ounces (180-240ml) of water. Do not
lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking
this drug.
Side Effects
Stomach upset, diarrhea, gas or nausea may occur.
If these effects persist or worsen, notify your
doctor promptly. Very unlikely but report promptly:
unusual fatigue, yellowing eyes or skin, severe
headache, unexplained weight gain, change in amount
of urine.
If you notice any of the following unlikely but
very serious side effects, stop taking this drug
and consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately:
black stools, persistent stomach/abdominal pain,
vomit that looks like coffee grounds.
In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction
to this drug, seek immediate medical attention.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash,
itching, swelling, dizziness or trouble breathing.
If you notice other effects not listed above,
contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
Tell your doctor your medical history, including:
allergies (especially allergies to drugs such
as sulfas or NSAID like ibuprofen), kidney problems,
liver problems, heart disease, alcohol use, high
blood pressure, swelling (edema), blood disorders
(anemia), serious infections, stomach problems
(bleeding or ulcers), asthma, growths in the nose
(nasal polyps). This medicine may cause stomach
bleeding.
Daily use of alcohol, especially when combined
with this medicine, may increase your risk for
stomach bleeding. Check with your doctor or pharmacist
for more information. This medication should be
used only when clearly needed during the first
3 months of pregnancy. It is not recommended for
use during the last 6 months of pregnancy. Discuss
the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is
not known whether this drug is excreted into breast
milk.
Due to the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding
while using this drug is not recommended. Consult
your doctor before breast-feeding. Caution is
advised when this drug is used in the elderly,
as they may be more sensitive to the side effects
of this medication.
Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison
control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include severe stomach
pain, coffee ground-like vomit, dark stool, ringing
in the ears, change in amount of urine, unusually
fast or slow heartbeat, muscle weakness, slow
or shallow breathing, confusion, severe headache
or loss of consciousness.
Notes
Do not share this medication with others. Laboratory
and/or medical tests may be performed to monitor
your progress.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
If it is near the time of the next dose, skip
the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Storage
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees
F (15 - 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
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