Celecoxib (Celebrex)
Also known as Celebrex
Celecoxib INN (/sɛlɨˈkɒksɪb/ SE-lə-KOK-sib) is a sulfonamide nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and selective COX-2 inhibitor used in the treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute pain, painful menstruation and menstrual symptoms, and to reduce numbers of colon and rectum polyps in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis. It is marketed by Pfizer. It is known under the brand name Celebrex or Celebra for arthritis and Onsenal for polyps. Celecoxib is available by prescription in capsule form.
Source: WikipediaEstimated Total Cost: $127.78 for an average of 28 days supply
What is it prescribed for?
Patients are most commonly prescribed celecoxib to treat osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, chondromalacia of the patella, and subarachnoid hemorrhage.
What drug interactions are known?
Critical Interactions
Significant Interactions
What side effects are related?
Patients taking celecoxib most commonly experience side effects like headache, high blood pressure, and indigestion.
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