What do you need to know about the drug Celebrex?
Celebrex is a brand (trade) name of the drug celecoxib. Celecoxib helps relieve pain and inflammation by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis, primarily by blocking the effects of the cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) enzyme. Celecoxib does not block the effects of COX-1.
When to stop taking Celebrex for weight gain?
Stop Celebrex immediately if any type of rash develops and contact your doctor as soon as possible. Report any unexplained weight gain or fluid retention to your doctor. Twice daily dosing is recommended; more frequent dosing does not necessarily improve response.
What are the side effects of taking ibuprofen and Celebrex?
Mild side effects 1 Can occur with Celebrex: upper respiratory infection, such as the common cold sinusitis (sinus inflammation) 2 Can occur with ibuprofen: few unique mild side effects 3 Can occur with both Celebrex and ibuprofen: diarrhea indigestion (upset stomach) abdominal (belly) pain nausea and vomiting gas headache dizziness weight gain
How many mg of Celebrex can you take in one day?
Older adults will usually start treatment with a lower dose of Celebrex (200 mg a day) to minimize the risk of side effects. If you’re an older adult and have questions about possible side effects of Celebrex, talk with your doctor. * Celebrex has a boxed warning for digestive problems.
Can you take Celebrex if you have a heart attack?
And the AHA says celecoxib should be used to treat people at risk of heart attack only if other measures have failed. That recommendation is based mainly on the ways that celecoxib acts in the body, which in theory may harm the heart more than other NSAIDs. It may not be much easier on the gut.
Which is safer to take ibuprofen or Celebrex?
For long-term use, prescription doses of celecoxib may be safer for patients compared to ibuprofen or naproxen. Based on the study, some doctors interviewed by The New York Times would lean toward celecoxib for patients needing to be on a drug long-term.
Is it safe to use Celebrex in CABG surgery?
Celecoxib is contraindicated in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. The safety of the COX-2 inhibitor celecoxib (brand name Celebrex) came under scrutiny when the other COX-2 inhibitors were taken off the market more than a decade ago.