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Celebrex Uses
Celebrex is in a class of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Celebrex works by reducing substances that cause inflammation, pain, and fever in the body.
How to use Celebrex Take Celebrex exactly as directed on the package or as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. Take each dose with a full glass of water.
Take Celebrex with food or just after eating to lessen stomach upset.
Never take more of this medication than is prescribed for you. Celebrex Side Effects This drug may cause following serious side effects : an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing, closing of your throat, swelling of your lips, tongue, or face, or hives), abdominal pain, tenderness, or discomfort, bloody, black, or tarry stools, nausea or heartburn, bloody vomit, unexplained weight gain, swelling or water retention, unusual fatigue or lethargy, a skin rash or itching, yellowing of your skin or eyes, "flu-like" symptoms, or unusual bruising or bleeding. Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Celebrex and talk to your doctor if you experience flatulence or diarrhea, dizziness, headache, or insomnia. Celebrex Precautions Tell your doctor your medical history especially : If you smoke, drink alcohol, have an ulcer or bleeding in the stomach, have liver disease, have kidney disease, have asthma, have congestive heart failure, have fluid retention, have heart disease, have high blood pressure, have a coagulation (bleeding) disorder or are taking an anticoagulant (blood thinner) such as warfarin (Coumadin), or are taking a steroid medicine such as prednisone (Deltasone and others), methylprednisolone Celebrex should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight. Celebrex may increase the sensitivity of the skin to sunlight. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing when exposure to the sun is unavoidable. Avoid alcohol or use it with moderation. If you drink more than three alcoholic beverages a day, Celebrex may increase the risk of dangerous stomach bleeding. Talk to your doctor before taking Celebrex if you drink more than 3 alcoholic beverages a day. Many over-the-counter cough, cold, allergy, and pain medicines contain aspirin or other medicines similar to Celebrex (such as Celebrex, ketoprofen, and others). Before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicine, talk to your doctor and pharmacist. Celebrex Drug interactions Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially : aspirin or another salicylate (form of aspirin) such as salsalate (Disalcid), choline salicylate-magnesium salicylate (Trilisate, Tricosal, others), and magnesium salicylate (Doan's, Bayer Select Backache Formula, others), an over-the-counter cough, cold, allergy, or pain medicine that contains aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or ketoprofen, a diuretic (water pill) such as furosemide (Lasix), hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDiuril, others), chlorothiazide (Diuril, others), chlorthalidone (Hygroton, Thalitone), and others, an angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitor (ACE inhibitor) such as benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), moexipril (Univasc), quinapril (Accupril), and others, a steroid medicine such as prednisone (Deltasone and others), methylprednisolone (Medrol and others), prednisolone (Prelone, Pediapred, and others), and others, an anticoagulant (blood thinner) such as warfarin (Coumadin), lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid, others), or fluconazole (Diflucan). Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Celebrex. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines. Celebrex Overdose If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of an allopurinol overdose may include drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, dizziness, headache, ringing in the ears, blurred vision, little or no urine production, slow breathing, and coma. Celebrex Notes Do not share Celebrex with others. Celebrex Missed Dose If you miss an Celebrex dosage, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up. Celebrex Storage Store Celebrex at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from sunlight and moisture. Important Note The following Informationrmation 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.
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