What is Celebrex?
Celebrex is classified as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that decreases the concentration of body hormones, triggering pain and inflammation. As a result, the drug is indicated for the treatment of inflammation and pain, caused by a range of conditions, especially menstruation, arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. Additionally, the drug is widely used for the improvement of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis symptoms in patients over 2 years old. Moreover, Celebrex is sometimes used for the elimination of hereditary polyps in the colon. Contact the medical specialist primarily to the beginning of the treatment course, as the remedy can also be taken off-label for other purposes.
Recommendations for Use
Striving to get the maximum out of Celebrex use, a patient should strictly follow all the recommendations and intake directions specified by the doctor. A patient should never increase or decrease the dose, duration of the therapy or other features of the treatment course. Start with the lowest dose, sufficient for the improvement of your condition.
On average, 400 mg is the initial Celebrex dose, which is followed by 200 mg used two times a day. Despite the treatment works well with and without food, other directions should be strictly followed. The maximal effects may be achieved if the patient administers Celebrex regularly, at around the same time.
Precautions and Contraindications
Do not start the treatment course without an individual prescription. Your medical specialist should take into account all the circumstances and overall health state before giving you any directions. Celebrex is not approved for patients, who are sensitive to its components, have a history of allergic reactions or asthma attacks, triggered by other NSAIDs. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should not take the medication due to a high risk of negative influence on the health of unborn and nursing children. Keep in mind that Celebrex may impair fertility.
To achieve the desired inflammation treatment and avoid health aggravations, a patient should inform the doctor about all the underlying and accompanying ailments and health disorders he/she has, especially kidney or liver diseases, asthma, high blood pressure, heart-related disorders, intestinal or stomach bleeding, stomach ulcer, alcohol or drug abuse and others.
Drug Interactions
Other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and Aspirin should be avoided during Celebrex intake. Besides, a patient should not drink alcohol, as it may enhance the risk of stomach bleeding. Talk to your doctor about using fever, pain, cold medications together with Celebrex. Some remedies may contain Celecoxib as an active or supplementary component, which may lead to overdose if administered with Celebrex.
Side Effects
Stuffy nose, sore throat, sneezing and other symptoms of cold or flu, dizziness, heartburn, stomach pain, nausea and vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, swelling and similar disorders are the common side effects triggered by Celebrex use. These are mild reactions, which may bother patients right at the beginning of the treatment course. The adverse reactions are likely to fade away after several drug uses. Contact your medical specialist if the issues don’t disappear, but aggravate instead.
Stop Celebrex use and get emergency medical help if you have noticed life-threatening or other severe symptoms, such as signs of liver disorders, heart problems, the symptoms of lowered blood cells, skin rash, stomach bleeding, kidney impairments, allergic reactions, severe skin reactions, heart attack or stroke, etc.
Celebrex and Other Drugs
Make sure the inflammation and pain treatment is fully safe and will not cause any abnormalities. Telling the doctor about the accompanying therapies is the right way to a successful treatment course. A range of prescription and non-prescription drugs may interfere with Celebrex ingredients, triggering dangerous side effects. Don’t take the medication with antidepressants, vitamins, herbal supplements, and other pharmaceuticals, unless your doctor tells you to.
Overdose
Seek immediate medical assistance if an overdose is suspected.