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What is this Drug
Celecoxib ( sellˇVaˇVCOKSˇVib) is used to relieve some symptoms caused by arthritis, such as inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain. However, this medicine does not cure arthritis and will
p you only as long as you continue to take it.
Celecoxib may also be used for the following problems:
Familial adenomatous polyposis (polyps in the intestines);
Moderate or seve
re pain, such as after dental or orthopedic procedures;
Pain during menstruation
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Possible food and drug interactions when taking this medication
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to c
hange the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking celecoxib, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any of the following:
- Aspirin or
- Fluconazole (e.g., Diflucan)ˇXThe chance of serious side effects may be increased
- Lithium (e.g., Lithane)ˇXHigher blood levels of celecoxib and an increased chance of si
effects may occur
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Other medical problems
Before taking celecoxib,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to celecoxib, aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, sulfas, or any other drugs.
- tell your doc
tor if you have or have ever had liver, heart, or kidney disease; high blood pressure; asthma; any stomach problems including ulcers or bleeding; or any other gastrointestinal disease.
- tell you
r doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking celecoxib, call your doctor.
- if you are having surgery, including dental surger
y, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking celecoxib
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Symptoms of overdose
Bloody or black, tarry stools; continuing thirst; dizziness; drowsiness ; headache, severe or continuing; nausea and/or vomiting; shortness of breath; stomach pain; sudden decrease in the amou
nt of urine; swelling of face, fingers, and/or lower legs; tightness in chest and/or wheezing; troubled breathing; unusual tiredness or weakness; vomiting of blood or material that looks like cof
fee grounds; weight gain
- lack of energy
- drowsiness
- upset stomach
- vomiting
- stomach pain
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How to Use
Celecoxib comes as a capsule to take by mouth. It is usually taken once or twice a day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any par
t you do not understand. Take celecoxib exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
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What side effects may occur?
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your
doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
- Cough; fever; skin rash; sneezing; sore throat; swelling of face, fingers, feet, and/or lower legs
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