Celecoxib

• Celecoxib is used for relieving pain, swelling and inflammation associated with musculoskeletal disorders such as arthritis, muscle spasm, menstrual cramps, etc.
• It is also used for the short-term treatment of acute pain.

When should one not use Celecoxib

• If you are allergic to celecoxib or any of the ingredients of Celecoxib
• If you are allergic to sulfonamides class of medicines
• If you are suffering from peptic ulcer or gastrointestinal bleeding
• If you have severe kidney or liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease (intestine disease) or serious heart problems
• If you experienced any side effect like wheezing, asthma after taking any other pain medications like aspirin and Ibuprofen in the past
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhoea
• Indigestion
• Constipation
• High blood pressure

Other General Warnings

• You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• You are an aged person (above 65 years).
• You are suffering from liver disease or kidney disease.
• You are suffering from vomiting or diarrhoea and are dehydrated.
• You have swelling due to fluid retention (excess fluid in the body).
• You have a history of heart failure or other diseases related to the heart.
• You have high blood pressure. Your doctor may need to check your blood pressure more often.
• You are a diabetic, smoker or have high cholesterol as all these increases the chance of heart disease.

How Does It Work?

Interactions with other medicines

• Celecoxib can interact with other medicines taken at the same time and produce an altered response. Tell your doctor about all the medicines, herbals or supplements you are taking or might take.
• In particular, if you are taking blood-thinning medicines, certain anti-infectives, immunomodulators, high blood pressure medicines, medicines for treating uneven heart rate, anti-asthmatics, oral contraceptives, certain hormonal preparation, etc.

Interactions with food items

Overdose

Missed a Dose

• If you missed any dose, take it as soon as you remember.
• 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 of medicine to compensate for a missed one.