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Celebrex (Celecoxib)
Product: Celebrex (Celecoxib)Packaging Type: Packets of 60 x 100mg or 30 x 200mg tablets Manufacturer: Searle / Pfizer Life Pharmacy also carries Generic Celebrex.
Celebrex Use Celecoxib or Celebrex is used to reduce pain and inflammation. With the withdrawal of Vioxx and Bextra from the market, Celebrex is the only COX-2 inhibitor currently available. How Celebrex Works Celecoxib or Celebrex is a COX-2 specific inhibitor. Cyclo oxygenase compounds are found throughout the body - for example, in the nervous system and stomach. COX-2 is a type of cyclo oxygenase that produces prostaglandins that cause pain and inflammation. COX-1 is a type of cyclo oxygenase that is found in the stomach that helps protect the stomach lining. Thus, being specific for COX-2, Celecoxib or Celebrex reduces pain and inflammation with little stomach irritation. Side Effects of Celebrex Celecoxib or Celebrex is generally well tolerated. It has a lower incidence of stomach side effects - irritation, ulcers, and even bleeding - than other anti inflammatory drugs. Precautions People who have a sensitivity to other anti inflammatory drugs may be able to tolerate Celecoxib or Celebrex, however they should use it with caution. Any of the following may be reason to choose a different drug. Inform your doctor before starting therapy. - Allergic to celecoxib - Allergic to sulfa drugs - Asthma, urticaria, or allergic type reactions with aspirin or other NSAIDs - Third trimester of pregnancy - Severe liver function impairment For further information view the dosage and administration section. Drug Interactions While Celecoxib or Celebrex does have a lower incidence of stomach adverse effects, care must be taken when combining it with other drugs, most notably other anti inflammatory drugs, because stomach irritation may result. |
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