Celebrex
Pain Relief

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 Celebrex is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that represents a huge breakthrough in the treatment of pain, inflammation, and stiffness of arthritis.
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CELEBREX 100mg
capsules are white, reverse printed white on blue band of body and cap
with markings of 7767 on the cap and 100 on the body.
CELEBREX 200mg
capsules are white, reverse printed white on gold band of body and cap
with markings of 7767 on the cap and 200 on the body.
HOW DOES CELEBREX WORK?
In the body, 2 enzymes are
called COX-1 and COX-2. COX-1 helps regulate normal cell function in the
stomach and blood. COX-2 plays a role in causing arthritis pain and
inflammation by causing the release of specific compounds into the blood
called cytokines. Cytokines are compounds that lead to pain and
inflammation of joint tissue. CELEBREX is a scientific
breakthrough; the first product to target only the COX-2 enzyme. By
inhibiting COX-2 those compounds that lead to inflammation and pain are
inhibited from being released into the blood.
HOW EFFECTIVE IS
CELEBREX?
OSTEOARTHRITIS:
The effectiveness of
CELEBREX was evaluated for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of
Osteoarthritis of the knee and hip. To make this determination a
placebo (sugar pill) was compared with CELEBREX treated patients in
controlled clinical trials involving approximately 4,200 patients with
Osteoarthritis. The clinical trials lasted up to 12 weeks in duration.
In patients with Osteoarthritis, treatment with CELEBREX 100
mg BID or 200 mg one time each day resulted in an improvement in patient
and physician assessments in Osteoarthritis severity taking into
account joint pain, stiffness, and range of motion measures. In three
12-week studies of joint pain accompanying Osteoarthritis flare,
CELEBREX doses of 100 mg given twice daily and 200 mg given twice
daily provided significant reduction of pain within 24-48 hours of
initiation of dosing. A total daily dose of 200 mg has been shown to be
equally effective whether administered as 100 mg twice a day or 200 mg
once a day.
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS:
Patients treated with
CELEBREX demonstrated a significant reduction in joint tenderness/pain
and joint swelling compared to placebo (sugar pill). CELEBREX was
evaluated for treatment of the signs and symptoms of Rheumatoid
Arthritis in approximately 2,100 patients by comparing placebo and
CELEBREX treated patients in clinical trials of up to 24 weeks in
duration. CELEBREX was shown to be superior to placebo in these
studies, using a Rheumatoid Arthritis severity index, a composite
score taking into account join pain, stiffness, and range of motion
measures as well as laboratory measures. In this study, it was shown that
CELEBREX doses of 100 mg twice a day and 200 mg twice a day were
similar in effectiveness. Although in general, the higher dosage is
recommended for more severe disease.
HOW TO USE THIS
MEDICATION:
You should continue to take
CELEBREX as prescribed even when you are feeling better.
CELEBREX can be taken with or without food. CELEBREX capsules
come in 2 strengths: 100 mg and 200 mg.
In Osteoarthritis,
the recommended dose for CELEBREX is 200 mg a day. CELEBREX
delivers 24-hour relief from a once-daily dose of 200 mg. Or if preferred,
a dose of 100 mg twice a day is available.
In Rheumatoid Arthritis,
the recommended dose for CELEBREX is 100 mg to 200 mg, twice a day.
CELEBREX provides relief through the day and through the night.
CAN I TAKE CELEBREX IF I
AM TAKING OTHER MEDICATIONS?
If you are one of the many
people who take low-dose aspirin for the prevention of heart attack or
stroke, you can still take CELEBREX. However, taking CELEBREX
and aspirin together can increase your risk for developing stomach ulcers
compared to taking CELEBREX alone. CELEBREX is not a substitute for
aspirin for heart attack or stroke prevention.
CAN I TAKE CELEBREX IF I
AM PREGNANT?
In late pregnancy
CELEBREX should be avoided because it may cause problems in the final
development of the heart in the fetus.
IS CELEBREX A SUBSTITUTE
FOR CORTICOSTEROIDS?
NO. CELEBREX cannot
be expected to substitute for corticosteroids or to treat corticosteroid
insufficiency. Abrupt discontinuation of this medicine may lead to
exacerbation of corticosteroid-responsive illness. Patients on prolonged
corticosteroid therapy should have their therapy tapered slowly if a
decision is made to discontinue this medication.
INCLUDE IN YOUR MEDICAL
HISTORY/PERSONAL PROFILE:
If you are pregnant or
plan to become pregnant. VIOXX should not be used in late pregnancy
because it may harm the foetus.
If you are breast-feeding
or plan to breast-feed. It is not known whether VIOXX is passed
through to human breast milk and what its effects could be on a nursing
child.
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If you have kidney disease
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If you have liver disease
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If you have heart failure
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If you have high blood pressure
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If you have had an
allergic reaction to aspirin or other NSAIDs
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If you have had a serious stomach problem (ulcers) in the past.
DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Include on your medical
history/personal profile all of the other medicines you are taking or plan
to take while you are on CELEBREX, even other medicines that you
can get without a prescription. CELEBREX has significant drug
interactions with:
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Methotrexate (a medicine
used to suppress the immune system).
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Warfarin (a blood
thinner).
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Rifampin (an antibiotic).
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ACE inhibitors (medicines used for high blood pressure and heart failure).
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Lithium (a medicine used to treat a certain type of depression).
ADVERSE REACTIONS:
Serious but rare side
effects that have been reported in patients taking CELEBREX are
delineated below:
Serious stomach problems,
such as stomach and intestinal bleeding, can occur with or without warning
symptoms. These problems, if severe, could lead to hospitalization or
death. Although this happens rarely, you should watch for signs that you
may have this serious side effect.
Serious allergic reactions
including swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and/or throat which may
cause difficulty breathing or swallowing and wheezing occur rarely but may
require treatment right away. Severe skin reactions have also been
reported.
Serious kidney problems
occur rarely, including acute kidney failure and worsening of chronic
kidney failure.
Severe liver problems,
including hepatitis, jaundice and liver failure, occur rarely in patients
taking NSAIDs, including CELEBREX. Symptoms of liver problems
include nausea, tiredness, itching, tenderness in the right upper abdomen,
and flu-like symptoms.
In addition, the following
side effects have been reported: anxiety, confusion, depression, hair
loss, hallucinations, increased levels of potassium in the blood, low
blood cell counts, palpitations, pancreatitis, tingling sensation, unusual
headache with stiff neck (aseptic meningitis), vertigo.
WARNINGS:
Do not take CELEBREX if you:
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have had an allergic
reaction such as asthma attacks, hives, or swelling of the throat and face
to aspirin or other NSAIDs (for example, ibuprofen and naproxen).
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have had an allergic
reaction to celecoxib, which is the active ingredient of CELEBREX
any of its inactive ingredients.
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