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Celebrex 100mg Capsule

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Product introduction

Celebrex 100mg Capsule is a pain-relieving medicine. It alleviates pain, redness, and swelling in conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. It works by inhibiting the release of certain chemicals that cause pain and inflammation.

It is NSAIDs.

Benefits of Celebrex Capsule

In Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis

Celebrex 100mg Capsule works by blocking the action of some chemicals which cause inflammation. It can help reduce pain, stiffness, and swelling in your joints and slow down the progression of bone and joint damage. This will help you do normal daily activities more easily and thus improve your quality of life. This medicine should be taken at the same time each day to get maximum benefits. Keep taking it even if you feel well because it is preventing future harm as well as improving your symptoms.

In Treatment of Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a condition that causes pain and stiffness in the joints. Celebrex 100mg Capsule helps relieve pain and reduces inflammation and swelling in your joints due to this condition. This will ensure that you have a better, more active, quality of life.

Additionally, you may consider simple lifestyle modifications such as regular exercise, losing weight, maintaining good posture while doing various daily activities, and wearing comfortable footwear. This will help you manage mild symptoms of osteoarthritis very effectively in the long run.

How to use Celebrex Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Celebrex 100mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Celebrex 100mg Capsule.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Celebrex 100mg Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Celebrex 100mg Capsule is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Celebrex 100mg Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Celebrex 100mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Celebrex 100mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Celebrex 100mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Celebrex 100mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Celebrex 100mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Celebrex 100mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease. Inform your doctor and stop taking this medicine if you develop any signs of liver toxicity.

What if you forget to take Celebrex Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Celebrex 100mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

  • Celebrex 100mg Capsule helps relieve pain and inflammation.
  • It may cause fewer stomach problems as compared to other NSAIDs like Ibuprofen or Naproxen.
  • It may cause dizziness and fatigue. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
  • Do not consume alcohol while on treatment with this medicine as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
  • Regularly monitor your blood pressure while taking this medicine, particularly in the first two weeks after starting treatment.
  • Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease.
  • During long-term treatment, your doctor may want to take regular blood tests to monitor your liver function.
  • Do not take Celebrex 100mg Capsule if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Pyrazole Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
NSAID's -Selective COX-2 Inhibitors

Patient concerns

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Rheumatoid arthritis with osteoarthritis
Dr. Akshat Goel
Orthopaedics
Please refer to a Rheumatologist
I have joint pain in my rt wrist since 6 yrs. What are the possible reasons?
Dr. Trilok Kumar Jha
Orthopaedics
It may be Tenosynovitis, or Rheumatoid arthritis or any other type of arthritis
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FAQs

Is Celebrex 100mg Capsule banned in India?

No. Celebrex 100mg Capsule is not banned in India. It is legally available on prescription

Is Celebrex 100mg Capsule gluten free?

Yes. Celebrex 100mg Capsule is gluten free. However, please refer to package insert of the prescribed brand before use

Is Celebrex 100mg Capsule safe?

Yes. Celebrex 100mg Capsule is relatively safe if used as recommended. In case of any side-effects, consult your doctor

Is Celebrex 100mg Capsule a narcotic or addictive drug?

No. Celebrex 100mg Capsule is not a narcotic or addictive drug

Does Celebrex 100mg Capsule cause drowsiness, weight gain or constipation?

Celebrex 100mg Capsule may cause drowsiness, weight gain or constipation. If you experience any such symptoms, please consult your doctor

Does celecoxib contain aspirin, codeine or sulfa?

No. Celecoxib is by itself a type of medicinal compound. It does not contain aspirin, codeine or sulfa

How does Celebrex 100mg Capsule work?

Celebrex 100mg Capsule works by inhibiting the formation of chemicals called prostaglandins in the body that cause pain and inflammation, thereby reducing the pain and swelling symptoms.

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References

  1. Grosser T, Smyth E, FitzGerald GA. Anti-Inflammatory, Antipyretic, and Analgesic Agents; Pharmacotherapy of Gout. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 991.
  2. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 233-34.
  3. ScienceDirect. Celecoxib Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
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