Celebrex Information:

Celecoxib is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) known as a COX-2 inhibitor. Celecoxib is used to relieve pain and swelling (inflammation). Celecoxib is used to treat arthritis, acute pain, and menstrual pain and discomfort. Celecoxib is also used to decrease growths found in the intestines (colon polyps) in persons with a family history of this condition. Celecoxib works by blocking the enzyme in your body that makes prostaglandins. Decreasing prostaglandins helps to reduce pain and swelling. To decrease the chance of stomach upset, take this medicine with food. Take Celecoxib by mouth with a full glass of water (8oz/240ml). Do not lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking Celecoxib . STORE Celecoxib at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. DO NOT TAKE Celecoxib IF YOU HAVE HAD A SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTION to aspirin or any medicine containing aspirin or to a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (such as piroxicam, ibuprofen, naproxen, sulindac), sulfonamide antibiotic (such as sulfamethoxazole or sulfisoxazole).

Celebrex Side Effects:

Celecoxib side effects that may occur while taking this medicine include stomach upset or gas. If Celecoxib side effects continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience Celecoxib side effects like severe headache, unexplained weight gain, swelling of the hands or feet, or change in amount of urine. Celecoxib side effects may rarely cause serious (possibly fatal) bleeding from the stomach or intestines; therefore, CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY AND STOP TAKING THIS MEDICINE if you experience any of the following Celecoxib side effects: black stools, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, persistent stomach/abdominal pain.