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Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Celebrex (celecoxib) Drug Information

Celebrex is the last COX-2 anti-inflammatory drug on the market after the voluntary withdrawal of Vioxx and Bextra. Learn about Celebrex's uses, side effects and drug interactions here.

Celebrex Drug Facts

  • Celebrex blue 100 mg capsules, for arthritis, pain relief
    Celebrex Uses
    This medication is a COX-2 nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieves pain and swelling. It is used to treat arthritis, acute pain, and menstrual pain and discomfort.
  • Body Diagram
    Celebrex Side Effects
    Celebrex can cause stomach upset or gas. Rarely, it can cause serious (very rarely fatal) stomach/intestinal bleeding.
  • hand filled with pills from a bottle
    Celebrex Drug Interactions
    Before taking Celebrex, tell your doctor if you are taking high blood pressure drugs, lithium, "water pills" and many other medications or supplements.

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Important Facts About Cox-2 Inhibitors

  • doctor with patient
    Why We Miss Cox-2 Inhibitors
    Some doctors say that the risk of heart problems is still lower with Celebrex than the risk of gastrointestinal problems with other NSAIDs. So what should you take?
  • Cox-2 Inhibitors Revisited
    After the completion of the PRECISION study in 2011, we should finally have definitive information regarding the safety and efficacy of the traditional NSAIDS vs. Celebrex.
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