Question 1

what is celecoxib capsul for?

Accepted Answer

Anti-inflammatory: Also known as Celebrex (celecoxib) is used for pain control and inflammation.

Question 2

what is celebrex (celecoxib) used for?

Accepted Answer

Celebrex (celecoxib): Celebrex (celecoxib) is a This is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine  that treats pain.

Question 3

can children take celebrex (celecoxib)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Check pediatric and adult dosing.

Question 4

who should not take celebrex (celecoxib)?

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Celebrex (celecoxib): should not be used in patients with known hypersensitivity to celecoxib, aspirin, or other NSAIDs,  sulfonamides.n patients with active gastrointestinal bleeding, or the treatment of peri-operative pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery or iIn patients who have experienced asthma, urticaria, or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs.  See:

Question 5

please describe the medication: celecoxib?

Accepted Answer

Pain Med: Treats pain, including pain caused by arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or juvenile rheumatoid arthritis) in children and adults, ankylosing spondylitis, or menstrual cramps. This is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine (nsaid).

Question 6

when is generic celebrex (celecoxib) available?

Accepted Answer

This year: Some time this year. The exact date has not been announced.

Question 7

how safe is the medication celebrex (celecoxib)?

Accepted Answer

Relatively so.: Celebrex (celecoxib) is a cox-2 inhibitor. This medication is a pain-relieving antiinflammatory medication. As with all other nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (nsaid's), there are increased risks of gastrointestinal bleeding and cardiovascular events (heart attack, stroke) associated with the use of this medication.

Question 8

how long does celebrex (celecoxib) take to work?

Accepted Answer

Varies: It varies in patient to patient, but if I am treating a chronic arthritic condition, i will usually advise my patients to stay on it for at least 3 weeks to determine if there is a benefit or not.

Question 9

please describe the medication: celebrex (celecoxib)?

Accepted Answer

See below: Celecoxib is licensed for use in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute pain, painful menstruation and menstrual symptoms, ankylosing spondylitis and to reduce the number of colon and rectal polyps in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis. It was originally intended to relieve pain while minimizing the gastrointestinal adverse effects usually seen with conventional nsaids.

Question 10

can celebrex (celecoxib) be taken on a regular basis?

Accepted Answer

Of course: In many cases this medication helps you perform more of your normal daily activities and improve the quality of life. However, if you are taking Celebrex (celecoxib) for a prolonged period of time on a regular basis, your physician should monitor your progress on a regular basis.

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