Celecoxib
Information about Celecoxib
Celecoxib Uses
Celecoxib is used for pain relief, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and pain during menstruation.
How Celecoxib works
Celecoxib is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) called COX-2 inhibitors. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Common side effects of Celecoxib
Diarrhea, Headache, Dyspepsia, Upper respiratory tract infection, Sinus inflammation
Available Medicine for Celecoxib
ZycelZydus Cadila
₹177 to ₹3062 variant(s)
CeledolIpca Laboratories Ltd
₹42 to ₹612 variant(s)
CobixCipla Ltd
₹57 to ₹1542 variant(s)
RevibraDr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
₹44 to ₹712 variant(s)
CelactSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹41 to ₹853 variant(s)
CeletopAbbott
₹78 to ₹1832 variant(s)
CelibTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹36 to ₹662 variant(s)
J FlexVeritaz Healthcare Ltd
₹50 to ₹512 variant(s)
SionaraAlembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹41 to ₹712 variant(s)
CelebrexMylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹140 to ₹2052 variant(s)
Expert advice for Celecoxib
- Celecoxib helps relieve pain and inflammation.
- It may cause fewer stomach problems as compared to other NSAIDs like Ibuprofen or Naproxen.
- It may cause dizziness and fatigue. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Do not consume alcohol while on treatment with this medicine as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
- Regularly monitor your blood pressure while taking this medicine, particularly in the first two weeks after starting treatment.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease.
- During long-term treatment, your doctor may want to take regular blood tests to monitor your liver function.
- Do not take Celecoxib if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.