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Total Celebrex reports: 4796.Celebrex FDA safety alerts: 2004 2005 .
Reported deaths: 689 Reported hospitalizations: 3115.
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Reported Celebrex Side Effects: myocardial infarction, cerebrovascular accident, cardiovascular disorder, depression, cardiac failure congestive, hypertension, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, cerebrovascular disorder, transient ischaemic attack, cardiac disorder.
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Celebrex Side Effects Report #5212846-0Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CELEBREX problem on Jan 18, 2007. Male patient, 52 years of age, was diagnosed with pain and was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: incorrect dose administered. CELEBREX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5213118-0
CELEBREX problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 18, 2007. Male patient, weighting 200.0 lb, was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: choking, urticaria. CELEBREX dosage: 200MG QD PO. During the same period patient was treated with LIDODERM, FLEXERIL. Patient recovered.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5213728-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CELEBREX problem on Jan 08, 2007. Female patient, weighting 145.1 lb, was diagnosed with arthralgia and was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: brain damage, myocardial infarction, transient ischaemic attack. CELEBREX dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5213744-9
CELEBREX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 11, 2006. Male patient, weighting 164.9 lb, was diagnosed with arthritis and was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebral infarction, dysphasia, visual acuity reduced. CELEBREX dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5213791-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CELEBREX problem on Jan 10, 2007. Male patient, weighting 179.9 lb, was diagnosed with arthritis and was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute myocardial infarction. CELEBREX dosage: unknown. Patient died on 12/24/2004.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5214962-6
CELEBREX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 11, 2006. Female patient, weighting 164.9 lb, was diagnosed with arthritis and was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amnesia, asthenia, convulsion, myocardial infarction, panic attack, weight increased. CELEBREX dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5215000-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CELEBREX problem on Dec 11, 2006. Female patient, weighting 155.0 lb, was diagnosed with inflammation and was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute myocardial infarction. CELEBREX dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 01/26/2003.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5215007-4
CELEBREX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 27, 2006. Male patient, weighting 289.9 lb, was diagnosed with pain and was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebrovascular accident, cognitive disorder, deep vein thrombosis, lack of spontaneous speech, pulmonary embolism. CELEBREX dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5215066-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CELEBREX problem on Dec 11, 2006. Male patient, weighting 175.9 lb, was diagnosed with arthritis and was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebrovascular accident, mental impairment, movement disorder, speech disorder. CELEBREX dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5215076-1
CELEBREX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 11, 2006. Female patient, weighting 270.1 lb, was diagnosed with arthritis, joint injury and was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute myocardial infarction, amnesia, dyspnoea, heart rate irregular. CELEBREX dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5216074-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CELEBREX problem on Jan 02, 2007. Female patient, weighting 226.0 lb, was diagnosed with arthritis and was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dysphasia, hemiparesis, ischaemic stroke. CELEBREX dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5216091-4
CELEBREX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 11, 2007. Female patient, 78 years of age, weighting 104.9 lb, was diagnosed with rotator cuff syndrome, osteoporosis and was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: loss of consciousness. CELEBREX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TYLENOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5216150-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CELEBREX problem on Jan 10, 2007. Male patient, weighting 270.1 lb, was diagnosed with pain and was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrial fibrillation, cardiac failure congestive, coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction. CELEBREX dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5218222-9
CELEBREX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 29, 2006. Male patient, weighting 185.0 lb, was diagnosed with arthritis and was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angiopathy, cerebrovascular accident, thrombosis. CELEBREX dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5218289-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CELEBREX problem on Dec 27, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with back pain and was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebrovascular disorder, myocardial infarction. CELEBREX dosage: DAILY DOSE:200MG-FREQ:DAILY. Patient died on 12/05/2004.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5218313-2
CELEBREX problem was reported by a Health Professional from ITALY on Jan 12, 2007. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with arthralgia, arteriosclerosis coronary artery and was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia, anorexia, gastritis erosive, gastrooesophageal sphincter insufficiency, weight decreased. CELEBREX dosage: DAILY DOSE:200MG. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, OLMETEC, OMNIC, FORTRADOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5219493-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CELEBREX problem on Jan 02, 2007. Male patient, weighting 139.6 lb, was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebrovascular accident, deep vein thrombosis, myocardial infarction. CELEBREX dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 08/31/2004.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5219562-X
CELEBREX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 02, 2007. Female patient, weighting 110.0 lb, was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus, arthralgia and was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: heart rate abnormal, myocardial infarction, vision blurred. CELEBREX dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5219691-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CELEBREX problem on Dec 29, 2006. Female patient, weighting 149.9 lb, was diagnosed with arthritis and was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest. CELEBREX dosage: unknown. Patient died on 10/02/2004.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5219726-5
CELEBREX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 10, 2007. Female patient, weighting 134.9 lb, was diagnosed with arthritis and was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiovascular disorder, myocardial infarction. CELEBREX dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5219835-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CELEBREX problem on Jan 10, 2007. Female patient, weighting 149.9 lb, was diagnosed with arthritis and was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myocardial infarction. CELEBREX dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient died on 01/02/2004.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5221502-4
CELEBREX problem was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Jan 17, 2007. Female patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with arthralgia and was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dermatitis bullous, erythema, oedema peripheral, purpura. CELEBREX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ERCEFURYL, TANAKAN, GINKOR, TAHOR, PROTHIADEN, ASPIRIN, CHLORIDE, COLPOTROPHINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5221508-5
Health Professional from FRANCE reported CELEBREX problem on Jan 17, 2007. Female patient, weighting 99.21 lb, was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, eosinophilia, hypersensitivity, rash. CELEBREX dosage: DAILY DOSE:200MG. During the same period patient was treated with PHENYLBUTAZONE, HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULPHATE, KETOPROFEN, NAPROXEN, PREDNISONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5222889-9
CELEBREX problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Jan 17, 2007. Female patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with pain, bipolar disorder and was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: lethargy, somnolence, tremor. CELEBREX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LITHIUM CARBONATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5222904-2
Physician from ALGERIA reported CELEBREX problem on Jan 21, 2007. Male patient, 82 years of age, was diagnosed with back pain, sciatica and was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac disorder. CELEBREX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ANALGESICS, VITAMIN B6, THIAMINE. Patient recovered.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5222936-4
CELEBREX problem was reported by a Physician from GREECE on Jan 18, 2007. Male patient, 82 years of age, was diagnosed with gouty arthritis and was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pulmonary oedema. CELEBREX dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5222963-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CELEBREX problem on June 01, 2006. Male patient, weighting 235.0 lb, was diagnosed with arthritis and was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebrovascular accident. CELEBREX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BEXTRA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5224376-0
CELEBREX problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Jan 18, 2007. Female patient, 82 years of age, was diagnosed with osteoarthritis, pain and was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: amnesia, loss of consciousness. CELEBREX dosage: DAILY DOSE:200MG-FREQ:INTERVAL: 15 DAYS /MONTH. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5224421-2
Physician from FRANCE reported CELEBREX problem on Jan 18, 2007. Female patient, weighting 125.7 lb, was diagnosed with sciatica, depression, back pain and was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haematoma. CELEBREX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GABAPENTIN, ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE, PRAZEPAM, PARACETAMOL. Patient recovered.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5224528-X
CELEBREX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 18, 2007. Female patient, weighting 256.0 lb, was diagnosed with inflammation and was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bronchitis, dizziness, feeling abnormal, headache, hypersensitivity, hypoaesthesia, oedema peripheral, rotator cuff repair, sinusitis. CELEBREX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CHANTIX, BACTRIM DS, SINGULAIR, LISINOPRIL, LIPITOR, LEVOTHYROXINE, CLARITIN, FLONASE. Patient recovered.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5224543-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CELEBREX problem on Jan 22, 2007. Female patient, weighting 198.0 lb, was diagnosed with arthritis and was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism. CELEBREX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VIOXX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 05/18/2003.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5224767-8
CELEBREX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 29, 2007. Male patient, 51 years of age, weighting 150.0 lb, was diagnosed with tendonitis, diagnostic procedure and was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haemodialysis, ill-defined disorder, lichen myxoedematosus, nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy, oedema peripheral, pain in extremity, renal failure, thrombosis, wheelchair user. CELEBREX dosage: 200MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with GADODLAMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5225417-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CELEBREX problem on Jan 25, 2007. Female patient, weighting 323.0 lb, was diagnosed with back pain and was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism. CELEBREX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BEXTRA, VIOXX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5225479-7
CELEBREX problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 19, 2007. Male patient, 89 years of age, weighting 235.9 lb, was diagnosed with arthralgia, osteoarthritis and was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: eosinophil count increased, inflammation, pruritus, rash. CELEBREX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5225564-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CELEBREX problem on Jan 23, 2007. Female patient, weighting 145.1 lb, was diagnosed with arthritis and was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypersensitivity, lip swelling, muscle spasms, oedema peripheral, pruritus. CELEBREX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INDAPAMIDE, PREMARIN, LIPITOR, DETROL, LAMISIL, TRUSOPT, LUMIGAN, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID. Patient recovered.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5226412-4
CELEBREX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 22, 2007. Male patient, weighting 300.0 lb, was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrial fibrillation, cardiovascular disorder, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, ill-defined disorder. CELEBREX dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5226448-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CELEBREX problem on Oct 17, 2006. Female patient, weighting 164.9 lb, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haematoma. CELEBREX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZOCOR, VALIUM, ULTRACET, TORADOL. Patient recovered.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5226482-3
CELEBREX problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 16, 2007. Female patient, weighting 119.9 lb, was diagnosed with osteoarthritis, depression and was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anxiety, crying, dementia, gait disturbance. CELEBREX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LEXAPRO, VICODIN. Patient recovered.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5226487-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CELEBREX problem on Jan 22, 2007. Male patient, weighting 170.0 lb, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myocardial infarction. CELEBREX dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 02/06/2003.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5226925-5
CELEBREX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 01, 2007. Female patient, weighting 200.0 lb, was diagnosed with arthralgia and was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, cardiac failure congestive, cardiovascular disorder, cerebrovascular accident, coronary artery occlusion, fatigue, neoplasm malignant, rectal haemorrhage, transient ischaemic attack. CELEBREX dosage: 200MG 1 OR MORE AS NEEDE PO. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient died on 02/16/2006.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5227717-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CELEBREX problem on Jan 22, 2007. Male patient, weighting 205.0 lb, was diagnosed with musculoskeletal pain, arthritis and was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebrovascular accident, deafness, deafness unilateral, hemiparesis. CELEBREX dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5227736-7
CELEBREX problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 19, 2007. Male patient, 73 years of age, was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute myocardial infarction, thrombolysis. CELEBREX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ADCAL, ACETAMINOPHEN AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE, FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE, IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE, MONTELUKAST, PREDNISOLONE, SALMETEROL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5227808-7
Health Professional from GERMANY reported CELEBREX problem on Jan 23, 2007. Female patient, weighting 167.6 lb, was diagnosed with procedural pain and was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dermatitis allergic, hyponatraemia, myositis. CELEBREX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GODAMED. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5227819-1
CELEBREX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 22, 2007. Female patient, weighting 142.0 lb, was diagnosed with pain and was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: leg amputation, pain in extremity. CELEBREX dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5227820-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CELEBREX problem on Jan 22, 2007. Female patient, weighting 356.0 lb, was diagnosed with arthralgia and was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arteriosclerosis coronary artery, cardiac failure congestive, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. CELEBREX dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5227828-2
CELEBREX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 22, 2007. Female patient, weighting 284.0 lb, was diagnosed with arthritis and was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angiopathy, myocardial infarction, renal disorder, thrombosis. CELEBREX dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5227834-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CELEBREX problem on Jan 22, 2007. Female patient, weighting 140.0 lb, was diagnosed with arthritis and was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrioventricular block, myocardial infarction. CELEBREX dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5227842-7
CELEBREX problem was reported by a Physician from ALGERIA on Jan 28, 2007. Male patient, 82 years of age, was diagnosed with back pain, sciatica and was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac disorder. CELEBREX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ANALGESICS, VITAMIN B6, THIAMINE, ANTIHYPERTENSIVES. Patient recovered.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5227878-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CELEBREX problem on Jan 02, 2007. Female patient, 57 years of age, was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiogenic shock, myocardial infarction, ventricular fibrillation. CELEBREX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Celebrex Side Effects Report #5227905-6
CELEBREX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 18, 2006. Female patient, weighting 195.1 lb, was diagnosed with arthritis, diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent and was treated with CELEBREX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood glucose increased, blood pressure increased, diabetes mellitus inadequate control, gastric bypass, insulin resistance, nausea, neuropathy, stomach discomfort. CELEBREX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BEXTRA, GLUCOTROL, OSTEO BI, GLUCOSAMINE W, CAPOTEN, VITAMIN CAP, SYNTHROID, AMITRIPTYLINE. Patient recovered.
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Drug Information: Celecoxib
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a699022.html
(sell a kox' ib)IMPORTANT WARNING:
| People who take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) (other than aspirin) such as celecoxib may have a higher risk of having a heart attack or a stroke than people who do not take these medications. These events may happen without warning and may cause death. This risk may be higher for people who take NSAIDs for a long time. Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has or has ever had heart disease, a heart attack, or a stroke, if you smoke, and if you have or have ever had high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes. Get emergency medical help right away if you experience any of the following symptoms: chest pain, shortness of breath, weakness in one part or side of the body, or slurred speech.If you will be undergoing a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG; a type of heart surgery), you should not take celecoxib right before or right after the surgery.NSAIDs such as celecoxib may cause ulcers, bleeding, or holes in the stomach or intestine. These problems may develop at any time during treatment, may happen without warning symptoms, and may cause death. The risk may be higher for people who take NSAIDs for a long time, are older in age, have poor health, or drink large amounts of alcohol while taking celecoxib. Tell your doctor if you drink large amounts of alcohol or if you take any of the following medications: anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin); aspirin; other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn); or oral steroids such as dexamethasone (Decadron, Dexone), methylprednisolone (Medrol), and prednisone (Deltasone). Also tell your doctor if you have or have ever had ulcers or bleeding in your stomach or intestines or other bleeding disorders. If you experience any of the following symptoms, stop taking celecoxib and call your doctor: stomach pain, heartburn, vomiting a substance that is bloody or looks like coffee grounds, blood in the stool, or black and tarry stools.Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor will monitor your symptoms carefully and will probably order certain tests to check your body's response to celecoxib. Be sure to tell your doctor how you are feeling so that your doctor can prescribe the right amount of medication to treat your condition with the lowest risk of serious side effects.Your doctor or pharmacist will give you the manufacturer's patient information sheet (Medication Guide) when you begin treatment with celecoxib and each time you refill your prescription. Read the information carefully and ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. You can also visit the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website (http://www.fda.gov/cder) or the manufacturer's website to obtain the Medication Guide. |
Why is this medication prescribed?
Celecoxib is used to relieve pain, tenderness, swelling and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis (arthritis caused by a breakdown of the lining of the joints), rheumatoid arthritis (arthritis caused by swelling of the lining of the joints), and ankylosing spondylitis (arthritis that mainly affects the spine). Celecoxib is also used to treat painful menstrual periods and pain from other causes. It is also used with surgery and other treatments to reduce the number of polyps (abnormal growths) in the colon (large intestine) and rectum in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis (a condition in which hundreds or thousands of polyps form in the colon and cancer may develop). Celecoxib is in a class of NSAIDs called COX-2 inhibitors. It works by stopping the body's production of a substance that causes pain and inflammation.
How should this medicine be used?
Celecoxib comes as a capsule to take by mouth. It is usually taken once or twice a day. If you are taking up to 200 mg of celecoxib at a time, you may take the medication with or without food. If you are taking more than 200 mg of celecoxib at a time, you should take the medication with food. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure if you need to take your medication with food. To help you remember to take celecoxib, take it around the same time(s) every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part 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.
Other uses for this medicine
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking celecoxib,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to celecoxib, aspirin or other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), sulfa medications, any other medications, or any of the inactive ingredients in celecoxib capsules. Ask your pharmacist for a list of the inactive ingredients.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention the medications listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section and any of the following: amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone);angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors such as benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), fosinopril (Monopril), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), moexipril (Univasc), perindopril (Aceon), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril (Altace), and trandolapril (Mavik); certain antidepressants (mood elevators); atazanavir (Reyataz);clopidogrel (Plavix);codeine (in some cough medications and some pain medications); dextromethorphan (in some cough medications); diuretics ('water pills'); efavirenz (Sustiva); fluconazole (Diflucan); fluvastatin (Lescol); lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid); certain medications for mental illness; metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL); metronidazole (Flagyl); mexiletine (Mexitil); ondansetron (Zofran); propafenone (Rhythmol); ritonavir (Norvir, in Kaletra); sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra); sulfinpyrazone (Anturane);tamoxifen (Nolvadex) timolol (Blocadren, Timolide, in some eye drops); tramadol (Ultram); and zafirlukast (Accolate). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had any of the conditions mentioned in the IMPORTANT WARNING section or asthma, especially if you also have frequent stuffed or runny nose or nasal polyps (swelling of the lining of the nose); swelling of the hands, arms, feet, ankles, or lower legs; or liver or kidney disease.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, especially if you are in the last few months of your pregnancy, you plan to become pregnant, or you are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking celecoxib, call your doctor.
- if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking celecoxib.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Celecoxib may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- diarrhea
- gas or bloating
- sore throat
- cold symptoms
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms or those mentioned in the IMPORTANT WARNING section, call your doctor immediately. Do not take any more celecoxib until you speak to your doctor.
- unexplained weight gain
- upset stomach
- excessive tiredness
- unusual bleeding or bruising
- itching
- lack of energy
- loss of appetite
- pain in the upper right part of the stomach
- yellowing of the skin or eyes
- flu-like symptoms
- blisters
- fever
- rash
- hives
- swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- hoarseness
- difficulty swallowing or breathing
- pale skin
- fast heartbeat
- cloudy, discolored, or bloody urine
- back pain
- difficult or painful urination
- frequent urination, especially at night
Celecoxib may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Symptoms of overdose may include:
- lack of energy
- drowsiness
- upset stomach
- vomiting
- stomach pain
- vomiting material that is bloody or looks like coffee grounds
- bloody or black, tarry stools
- loss of consciousness
- hives
- rash
- swelling of the eyes, face, tongue, lips, throat, arms, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
What other information should I know?
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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