Celecoxib Information | Celecoxib Special Warnings | Celecoxib Special Information | Important Fact About Celecoxib

Condition prescribed for :

• Arthiritis
  
• Acute Pain
  
• Menstrual Cramps
  
• Inflammation
  
• Swelling

Other Information on Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex)
DO NOT share Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT use Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) medicine for other health conditions. Keep Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) out of the reach of children.

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What is Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) and why is it prescribed?
Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that relieves pain and inflammation (swelling). It is used most commonly used for acute pain, menstrual cramps, and the pain and inflammation of Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid Arthritis.

WHY SHOULD Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) NOT BE PRESCRIBED?

Do not take Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) if you are allergic to sulfonamide drugs such as sulfadiazine, sulfisoxazole, Gantanol, and Thiosulfil. Also avoid Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) if you've ever suffered an asthma attack, face and throat swelling, or skin eruptions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs. If you find that you are allergic to Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex), you will not be able to use it.

SPECIAL WARNINGS ABOUT Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex)

Remember to tell your doctor about any stomach ulcers or bleeding you've had in the past. Also alert your doctor if you develop any digestive problems, swelling, or rash.

If you have asthma, use Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) with caution. It could trigger an attack, especially if you are also sensitive to aspirin.

If you are taking a steroid medication for your Arthritis, do not discontinue it abruptly when you begin therapy with Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex). Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) is not a substitute for such drugs.

Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) has been known to cause kidney or liver problems, particularly in people with an existing condition. If you have such a disorder, take Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) with caution. If you develop symptoms of liver poisoning, stop taking the drug and see your doctor immediately. Warning signs include nausea, fatigue, itching, yellowish skin, pain in the right side of the stomach, and flu-like symptoms.

If you are prone to anemia (loss of red blood cells), make sure the doctor knows about it. Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) occasionally fosters this problem.

Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) sometimes causes water retention, which can aggravate swelling, high blood pressure, and heart failure. Use Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) with caution if you have any of these conditions.

There is no proof that Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) reduces the odds of cancer in people who take the drug for FAP. Although Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) can reduce the number of growths, you'll still need the other treatments and frequent checkups that this condition requires.

The safety and effectiveness of Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) have not been tested in children under 18.