Celecoxib
Drug Name(s): Celebrex, generic
Class: NSAIDs
Type: Cox-2 inhibitor
Used to treat pain and inflammation from juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) in children 2 years and older as well as osteoarthritis (OA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and ankylosing spondylitis (AS).
Dosage
Form(s): capsule
For AS or OA: 200 mg once daily or 100 mg twice daily
For RA: 100 or 200 mg twice per day
Dosages for children: The dosages listed above are those typically prescribed for adults aged 18-65. Dosages for children can vary. Ask your child’s doctor.
Special Instructions
Do not take with other prescription or over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Before taking any type of NSAID, tell your doctor if you drink alcohol or take blood thinners (including warfarin), ACE inhibitors, lithium or furosemide. Also report any sensitivity or allergy to aspirin or similar drugs.
Do not take NSAIDs late in pregnancy.
Potential Side Effects
Abdominal cramps, pain or discomfort; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; headache; heartburn; nausea; swelling of the feet; vomiting
Be Aware
Celecoxib may be used with low-dose aspirin, but doing so may slightly increase your risk of stomach ulcers. Tell your doctor if you have had a heart attack, stroke, angina, blood clot, hypertension, or sensitivity to aspirin or other NSAIDs.
All non-aspirin NSAIDs may cause an increased risk of serious blood clots, heart attack and stroke, which can be fatal. This risk increases with dose and duration of use. Patients who have or who are at risk for cardiovascular disease are at greater risk for these complications.
NSAIDs increase the risk of serious gastroinestinal side effects, including bleeding, ulceration, and gastric or intestinal perforation, which can be fatal.
