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Celecoxib
Complete list of drugs used to
treat arthritis.
Celecoxib is used to relieve some symptoms caused by arthritis, such as
inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain. However, this medicine does not cure
arthritis and will help you only as long as you continue to take it.
Celecoxib may also be used for the following problems:
Familial adenomatous polyposis (polyps in the intestines);
Moderate or severe pain, such as after dental or orthopedic procedures;
Pain during menstruation
Before Using Celecoxib
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against
the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For Celecoxib, the
following should be considered:
Allergies—Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic
reaction to Celecoxib, other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, aspirin or other
salicylates, or sulfonamide-type medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you
are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.
Pregnancy—Celecoxib has not been studied in pregnant women. However, there
is a chance that this medicine may cause unwanted effects on the heart or blood flow of
the fetus or newborn baby if it is taken regularly during the last few months of
pregnancy. Studies in animals have shown that Celecoxib has caused birth defects of the
ribs and sternebrae. Before taking this medicine, make sure your doctor knows if you are
pregnant or if you may become pregnant.
Breast-feeding—It is not known whether Celecoxib passes into breast milk.
However, Celecoxib may cause unwanted effects in nursing babies. It may be necessary for
you to take another medicine or to stop breast-feeding during treatment. Be sure you have
discussed the risks and benefits of the medicine with your doctor.
Children—Studies on this medicine have been done only in adult patients,
and there is no specific information comparing the use of Celecoxib in children with use
in older age groups.
Older adults—This medicine has been tested in a limited number of elderly
patients 65 years of age and older and has not been shown to cause different side effects
or problems in older people than it does in younger adults. However, elderly patients may
be more sensitive to the side effects of Celecoxib.
Other medicines—Although certain medicines should not be used together at
all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction
might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions
may be necessary. When you are taking Celecoxib, it is especially important that your
health care professional know if you are taking any of the following:
Aspirin or
Fluconazole (e.g., Diflucan)—The chance of serious side effects may be increased
Lithium (e.g., Lithane)—Higher blood levels of Celecoxib and an increased chance
of side effects may occur
Other medical problems—The presence of other medical problems may affect
the use of Celecoxib. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical
problems, especially:
- Alcohol abuse or
- Bleeding problems or
- Stomach ulcer or other stomach or intestinal problems or
- Tobacco use (or recent history of)—The chance of side effects may be increased
- Anemia or
- Asthma or
- Dehydration or
- Fluid retention (swelling of feet or lower legs) or
- Heart disease or
- High blood pressure or
- Kidney disease or
- Liver disease—Celecoxib may make these conditions worse
Precautions While Using This Medicine
If you will be taking this medicine for a long time, your doctor should check your
progress at regular visits
Stomach problems may be more likely to occur if you drink alcoholic beverages while
being treated with this medicine. Therefore, do not regularly drink alcoholic beverages
while taking this medicine, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
Taking two or more of the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs together on a regular
basis may increase the chance of unwanted effects. Also, taking acetaminophen, aspirin or
other salicylates, or ketorolac (e.g., Toradol) regularly while you are taking a
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug may increase the chance of unwanted effects. The risk
will depend on how much of each medicine you take every day, and on how long you take the
medicines together. If your health care professional directs you to take these medicines
together on a regular basis, follow his or her directions carefully. However, do not take
acetaminophen or aspirin or other salicylates together with this medicine for more than a
few days, and do not take any ketorolac (e.g., Toradol) while you are taking this
medicine, unless your doctor has directed you to do so and is following your progress.
Serious side effects can occur during treatment with this medicine. Sometimes serious
side effects can occur without any warning. However, possible warning signs often occur,
including swelling of the face, fingers, feet, and/or lower legs; severe stomach pain,
black, tarry stools, and/or vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds;
unusual weight gain; and/or skin rash. Stop taking this medicine and check with your
doctor immediately if you notice any of these warning signs.
Check with your doctor immediately if fever, drowsiness, itching of the skin,
tiredness, nausea, or stomach pain occurs; these effects may be the first signs of liver
toxicity
Celecoxib may cause a serious type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. Although
this is rare, it may occur often in patients who are allergic to aspirin, other
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or sulfonamide-type drugs. Anaphylaxis requires
immediate medical attention. The most serious signs of this reaction are very fast or
irregular breathing, gasping for breath, wheezing, or fainting. Other signs may include
changes in color of the skin of the face; very fast but irregular heartbeat or pulse;
hive-like swellings on the skin; and puffiness or swellings of the eyelids or around the
eyes. If these effects occur, get emergency help at once. Ask someone to drive you to the
nearest hospital emergency room. If this is not possible, do not try to drive yourself.
Call an ambulance, lie down, cover yourself to keep warm, and prop your feet higher than
your head. Stay in that position until help arrives.
Side Effects of Celecoxib
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not
all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Cough; fever; skin rash; sneezing; sore throat; swelling
of face, fingers, feet, and/or lower legs
Less
common or rare
Bloody or black tarry stools; burning feeling in chest or stomach; chills;
congestion in chest; cough; diarrhea; fatigue; fever;
loss of appetite; muscle aches and pains; nausea; shortness of
breath; stomach pain (severe); tenderness in stomach area; unusual
weight gain; vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds;
weakness
Symptoms of overdose
Bloody or black, tarry stools; continuing thirst; dizziness;
drowsiness ; headache, severe or continuing; nausea and/or vomiting;
shortness of breath; stomach pain; sudden decrease in the amount of
urine; swelling of face, fingers, and/or lower legs; tightness in chest and/or
wheezing; troubled breathing; unusual tiredness or weakness; vomiting of
blood or material that looks like coffee grounds; weight gain
Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side
effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check
with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
More common
Back pain; dizziness; gas; headache; heartburn ;
inability to sleep; nausea ; pain or burning in throat; stomach
pain; stuffy or runny nose
Less common
Anxiety; blurred vision; buzzing or ringing noise in ears; change in
sense of taste; constipation; decreased appetite; depression;
difficulty swallowing; dry mouth; fast heartbeat; increased
sweating; joint or muscle pain or stiffness; loss of energy or weakness;
nervousness; numbness or tingling in fingers and/or toes; pain or
burning in throat; pounding heartbeat; sleepiness; sudden sweating and
feelings of warmth; unusual tiredness; vomiting |
