Celebrex 200mg Capsule
Celebrex 200mg Capsule 10’s contains ‘pain killers,’ primarily used to reduce pain and swelling in muscles and joints. It treats painful conditions of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis (pain and stiffness in the backbone), cervical spondylitis (wear and tear of spinal discs in neck), menstrual pain. Arthritis is a condition that causes swelling of one or more joints resulting in pain and stiffness of joints that worsen over time.
Celebrex 200mg Capsule 10’s contains Celecoxib, which works by blocking cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzyme, responsible for causing pain and inflammation in the body. Thereby, it helps relieve pain and swelling associated with different types of arthritis, spondylitis, low back pain, menstrual pain.
Take Celebrex 200mg Capsule 10’s preferably with or after food and swallow whole with little water. Do not crush, chew, or break it. Your doctor will advise you how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience indigestion, stomach pain, diarrhoea, oedema, flatulence. Most of these side effects of Celebrex 200mg Capsule 10’s do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are known to be allergic to Celebrex 200mg Capsule 10’s or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Celebrex 200mg Capsule 10’s. Do not consume alcohol with Celebrex 200mg Capsule 10’s as it may increase the risk of stomach bleeding. Celebrex 200mg Capsule 10’s may cause an increased risk of severe heart problems like myocardial infarction and stroke, which can be fatal. It should not be used by the patient who has had undergone recent heart bypass surgery or will have it. Celebrex 200mg Capsule 10’s increases the risk of severe gastrointestinal conditions like bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach or intestines, which can be fatal.
Uses of Celebrex 200mg Capsule 10’s
Joint pain relief, Menstrual cramp.
Medicinal Benefits
Celebrex 200mg Capsule 10’s contains ‘pain killers’ primarily used to reduce pain and swelling in muscles and joints in conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis (pain and stiffness in the backbone), cervical spondylitis (wear and tear of spinal discs in neck), menstrual pain. It contains Celecoxib, which works by blocking the action of cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzyme in the body involved in producing certain chemical substances such as prostaglandins that cause pain and swelling. Thereby, it helps in relieving pain and swelling associated with different types of arthritis.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Celebrex 200mg Capsule 10’s
- Indigestion
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea
- Edema
- Flatulence
- Constipation
- Headache
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Do not take Celebrex 200mg Capsule 10’s if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Celebrex 200mg Capsule 10’s may cause an increased risk of severe heart problems like myocardial infarction and stroke, which can be fatal. It should not be used by the patient who has had undergone recent heart bypass surgery or will have it. Celebrex 200mg Capsule 10’s increases the risk of severe gastrointestinal conditions like bleeding, ulceration and perforation of the stomach or intestines, which can be fatal. Elderly patients are at greater risk for gastrointestinal bleeding problems so that the doctor can limit their dose. Celebrex 200mg Capsule 10’s is not recommended for pregnant women, especially in the third trimester as it may cause harm the unborn baby (fetus). Therefore, pregnant or breastfeeding women are advised to consult a doctor before taking Celebrex 200mg Capsule 10’s. Do not consume alcohol with Celebrex 200mg Capsule 10’s as it may increase the risk of stomach bleeding or ulcer. If you experience weight loss, diarrhoea, pain or vomiting, please stop taking Celebrex 200mg Capsule 10’s and consult a doctor immediately. These might be signs of worsening or Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis (swelling in the digestive tract).
Drug Interactions
Drug-Disease Interaction: People with diabetes, stomach ulcer, gastrointestinal bleeding, asthma, kidney, liver or heart problems and an autoimmune condition, such as systemic lupus erythematosus (joint pain, fever and skin rashes), colitis or Crohn’s disease (conditions causing swelling of the bowel, diarrhea, bowel pain, vomiting and weight loss) should consult a doctor before taking Celebrex 200mg Capsule 10’s.
Drug- Food Interaction: Celebrex 200mg Capsule 10’s may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid alcohol intake while taking Celebrex 200mg Capsule 10’s as it may increase the risk of stomach bleeding.
Drug-Drug Interaction: Celebrex 200mg Capsule 10’s may have interaction with pain killers (ibuprofen, diclofenac, paracetamol, aspirin), high blood pressure-lowering medicines (propranolol, enalapril, losartan, candesartan), water pills (furosemide), blood thinners (heparin, warfarin, clopidogrel), fits related medicines (phenytoin), antidiabetic drugs (glimepiride, glipizide), antibiotics (moxifloxacin, ciprofloxacin), HIV/AIDS medicines (Zidovudine), Immuno-suppressants medicines (cyclosporine), cardiac drugs (digoxin), psychiatric medication (lithium).
