Celebrex - Celecoxib - Dosage - Side Effects - Drug Interactions
Celebrex (celecoxib) drug information, dosage, side effects, drug interactions, and warnings. Celebrex, generic drug name celecoxib, is a COX-2 selective inhibitor used to treat the pain and inflammation of arthritis.
Celebrex, generic drug name celecoxib, is the only COX-2 selective NSAID currently on the market in the United States. COX-2 selective NSAIDs are a subset of a broader group of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs used to reduce arthritis pain, inflammation, and stiffness. Celebrex was approved by the U.S. FDA on December 31, 1998.
Patient education for Celebrex / celecoxib capsules. Celebrex is used to reduce inflammation and ease mild to moderate pain for such conditions as arthritis or painful menstrual cycles. Celecoxib may also be used to treat certain other conditions.
Medications have long been considered "traditional" treatment. Since individual response to a specific medication can vary and because possible side effects are also a factor, finding the most effective medication or combination of medications can be a more difficult process than one would expect.
Patient information and prescribing information for Celebrex (celecoxib capsules), from Pfizer.