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Celebrex®
Prescription
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Product
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CELECOXIB - ORAL (sell-eh-COX-ib) COMMON
BRAND NAME(S): Celebrex |
IMPORTANT NOTE: The following
information is intended to supplement, not substitute for,
the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or
other healthcare professional. It should not be construed
to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or
effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before
using this drug.
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This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
which relieves pain and inflammation (swelling). It is used
to treat pain, swelling and stiffness due to arthritis. This
drug works by blocking the enzyme in your body that makes prostaglandins.
Decreasing prostaglandins helps to reduce pain and swelling.
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Take by mouth, generally once or twice daily, as directed
by your doctor. To decrease the chance of stomach upset, this
drug is best taken with food. Dosage is based on your medical
condition and response to therapy. Take this medication with
6 to 8 ounces (180-240ml) of water. Do not lie down for at least
30 minutes after taking this drug.
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Stomach upset, diarrhea, gas or nausea may occur. If these
effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Very
unlikely but report promptly: unusual fatigue, yellowing eyes
or skin, severe headache, unexplained weight gain, change in
amount of urine. If you notice any of the following unlikely
but very serious side effects, stop taking this drug and consult
your doctor or pharmacist immediately: black stools, persistent
stomach/ abdominal pain, vomit that looks like coffee grounds.
In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this
drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic
reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or trouble
breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact
your doctor or pharmacist.
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Tell your doctor your medical history, including: allergies
(especially allergies to drugs such as sulfas or NSAID like
ibuprofen), kidney problems, liver problems, heart disease,
alcohol use, high blood pressure, swelling (edema), blood disorders
(anemia), serious infections, stomach problems (bleeding or
ulcers), asthma, growths in the nose (nasal polyps). This medicine
may cause stomach bleeding. Daily use of alcohol, especially
when combined with this medicine, may increase your risk for
stomach bleeding. Check with your doctor or pharmacist for more
information. This medication should be used only when clearly
needed during the first 3 months of pregnancy. It is not recommended
for use during the last 6 months of pregnancy. Discuss the risks
and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether this
drug is excreted into breast milk. Due to the potential risk
to the infant, breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Caution is advised
when this drug is used in the elderly, as they may be more sensitive
to the side effects of this medication.
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Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medications
you use, especially of: fluconazole, lithium, water pills (diuretics,
e.g., furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide), drugs for high blood
pressure, ACE inhibitors (e.g., captopril, lisinopril), corticosteroids
(e.g., prednisone), blood thinners (e.g., warfarin), NSAID (e.g.,
ibuprofen, naproxen). Check all prescription and nonprescription
medicine labels carefully since many contain pain relievers/fever
reducers (NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin) which
are similar to this drug. Aspirin, as prescribed by your doctor
for reasons such as heart attack or stroke prevention (usually
these dosages are 81-325 mg per day), should be continued. Consult
your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Do not start or
stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control
center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may
include severe stomach pain, coffee ground-like vomit, dark
stool, ringing in the ears, change in amount of urine, unusually
fast or slow heartbeat, muscle weakness, slow or shallow breathing,
confusion, severe headache or loss of consciousness.
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If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it
is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and
resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double-up the dose
to catch up.
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Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15
- 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
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