Celebrex
Celecoxib capsules for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It belongs to a class of painkillers that is easier on the stomach than traditional NSAIDs.
- Category
- Pain & Anti-inflammatories
- Active ingredient
- Celecoxib
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 100mg · 200mg
Celebrex is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Celebrex depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Celebrex details
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis · Rheumatoid Arthritis · Acute Pain
- Alternative names
- celecoxib
- Therapeutic class
- Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) Selective Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- NSAID
- Known off-label uses
- ankylosing spondylitis
- Minor side effects
- dyspepsia; diarrhoea; abdominal pain
- Moderate side effects
- peripheral oedema; hypertension; dizziness
- Dosage forms
- Capsule
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Warfarin; Aspirin; Fluconazole
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over two years and adults.
Contraindications
recent coronary artery bypass graft surgery; sulfonamide hypersensitivity; history of aspirin-induced asthma
Serious side effects
myocardial infarction, requires immediate medical attention; severe gastrointestinal bleeding, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Celecoxib capsules for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It belongs to a class of painkillers that is easier on the stomach than traditional NSAIDs.
Mechanism of action
Selectively blocks the cyclooxygenase-2 enzyme, decreasing inflammatory prostaglandin production while reducing mucosal gastrointestinal side effects.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Avoid in late pregnancy due to potential fetal cardiac risks. Breastfeeding: Expelled in low quantities.
What you will receive
Celebrex names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Celecoxib at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.