Celebrex 100mg Capsule (Celecoxib 100mg)

INTRODUCTION

CELEBREX 100MG contains Celecoxib which belongs to a class of medications called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID’s). It is indicated to treat osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis. It is also indicated for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, acute pain, primary dysmenorrhea and familial adenomatous polyposis.

This medicine works by blocking the release of chemical messengers which are responsible for pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). CELEBREX 100MG has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic properties. It works by decreasing the activity of the enzyme called cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) that inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandin which are responsible for pain and inflammation.

Always take this CELEBREX 100MG exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have liver, kidney or heart problems, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers. Your doctor will give the right dose depends on your child’s age and body weight. The common side effects are stomach pain, dizziness and diarrhoea.

USES OF CELEBREX 100MG

Treats,

• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (in children)
• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Acute pain
• Primary dysmenorrhea and
• Familial adenomatous polyposis

HOW CELEBREX 100MG WORKS

CELEBREX 100MG has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic properties. It works by decreasing the activity of the enzyme called cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) that inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandin which are responsible for pain and inflammation.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Always take CELEBREX 100MG exactly as your doctor has told you. Swallow as a whole and do not crush or chew. It can be taken with or without food.

SIDE EFFECTS OF CELEBREX 100MG

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Indigestion:

Stick to simple normal meals and do not eat rich or spicy foods.

Stomach ache:

Place a warm water bottle on your abdomen. Soak in a warm bath. Drink plenty of clear fluids and water.

Dizziness:

Get up and move around to feel awake, take small naps to edge off the sleepiness. Give your eyes a break to avoid fatigue and eat a healthy food to boost energy.

Diarrhoea:

Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration. ORS should be used to prevent dehydration.

Vomiting:

Drink clear or ice-cold drinks. Eat light, bland foods and avoid fried, greasy, or sweet foods.

Headache:

Rest and drink plenty of fluids. Ask your doctor to recommend a painkiller.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

Inform your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription or the following,

• Sulphonamides, rifampicin (used to treat infections)
• Dextromethorphan (used to treat coughs)
• ACE inhibitors or angiotensin II antagonists, beta blockers and diuretics (used for high blood pressure and heart failure)
• Fluconazole (used to treat fungal infections)
• Warfarin, apixaban (used to thin blood)
• Lithium (used to treat depression)
• Neuroleptics (used to treat some mental disorders)
• Methotrexate (used to treat rheumatoid arthritis)
• Carbamazepine, barbiturates (used to treat epilepsy)
• Ciclosporin and tacrolimus (immune system suppression)