| Celebrex®
Before Using
Celebrex:
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine.
Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and
over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. Additional monitoring
of your dose or condition may be needed if you are taking an ACE
inhibitor, an anticoagulant, furosemide, lithium, or fluconazole. Inform
your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or
breast-feeding. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any
questions or concerns about taking this medicine.
Important Note:
The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for,
the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other
healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use
of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your
healthcare professional before using this drug.
How to Use Celebrex:
The usual dose of Celebrex for osteoarthritis is 200 mg daily or 100 mg
twice daily. While patients with rheumatoid arthritis should start with
these dosages, some patients with rheumatoid arthritis may benefit from
dosage of 200 mg twice daily. The maximum daily dose should not exceed
200 mg twice daily. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions
you may have about this medicine. This medicine may be taken on an empty
stomach or with food.
Celebrex Side Effects:
Side effects that may occur while taking Celebrex medicine include
diarrhea, indigestion, mild stomach pain, gas, nausea, or headache. If
they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. Check with
your doctor as soon as possible if you experience skin rash or
itching; unexplained weight gain; bloating or swelling of ankles, feet,
or hands; vomiting material that looks like coffee grounds; blood in
stool or vomit; yellowing of skin or eyes; or unusual fatigue.
Contact your doctor immediately if you experience swelling of face,
lips, eyes, throat, or tongue; difficulty swallowing or breathing; or
hoarseness. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your
doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Celebrex Precautions:
Do not take this medicine if you have had
severe allergic reaction to aspirin or any
medicine containing aspirin or to a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
(such as Feldene, Motrin, Naprosyn, Clinoril). Do not take this
medicine if you have had a severe allergic reaction to a sulfonamide
antibiotic (Septra DS, Bactrim DS, Gantrisin). A severe reaction
includes a severe rash, hives, breathing difficulties, or dizziness. If
you have a question about whether you are allergic to this medicine,
contact your doctor or pharmacist. If you experience difficulty
breathing; tightness of chest; swelling of eyelids, face, or lips; or if
you develop a rash or hives, tell your doctor immediately. Do not take
any more doses of this medicine unless your doctor tells you to do so.
DO NOT exceed the recommended dose or take this medicine for
longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor. Keep ALL
doctor and laboratory appointments while you are using this
medicine. This medicine may cause stomach bleeding. If you drink
alcohol on a daily basis, do not take this medicine without first
discussing it with your doctor. Alcohol use combined with this medicine
may increase your risk for stomach bleeding. Before you begin taking
any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter, check
with your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any medicines that contain
aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or ketoprofen. For women: If you plan
on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and
risks of using Celebrex medicine during pregnancy. It is unknown if
this medicine is excreted in breast milk. DO NOT breast-feed
while taking this medicine.
Celebrex Drug Interactions:
Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you
may use, especially: MAO inhibitors (e.g., selegiline, furazolidone,
phenelzine, tranylcypromine, moclobemide, procarbazine, linezolid),
certain blood pressure drugs (e.g., methyldopa, mecamylamine, reserpine,
prazosin), digoxin, all adrenaline-like drugs. Report other drugs which
affect the heart rhythm (QTc prolongation), such as: dofetilide,
pimozide, quinidine, sotalol, procainamide, sparfloxacin, "water
pills" (diuretics such as furosemide or hydrochlorothiazide). Ask
your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Check the labels carefully
on all nonprescription products, such as cough-and-cold medicines which
contain antihistamines and decongestants. Consult your pharmacist. Do
not take Allegra for several days before any allergy testing
since test results can be affected. Do not start or stop any medicine
without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Celebrex Notes:
DO NOT share this medicine
with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT use this medicine
for other health conditions. Keep this product out of the reach
of children. If using this medicine for an extended period of time,
obtain refills before your supply runs out.
Missed Dose of Celebrex:
If you miss a dose of this medicine,
take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose,
skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do NOT
take 2 doses at once.
Celebrex Storage:
STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15
and 30 degrees C) in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and
light.
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