
NSAIDS and Analgesics
Celebiox®
Brand Name:
Celebiox®
Dosage:
100 mg
Generic Name:
Celecoxib
Pharmacotherapeutic Group:
NSAIDs
Therapeutic Indication:
Celecoxib: For relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis in adults.
For relief of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis in adults.
Dosage and Administration:
- Osteoarthritis: 200mg per day, administered as a single dose or as 100mg twice per day.
- Rheumatoid arthritis: 100-200mg twice a day.
Side Effects:
- CV: Aggravated hypertension; angina pectoris; coronary artery disorder; MI; palpitations; tachycardia.
- CNS: Dizziness; insomnia; fatigue; migraine; anxiety; anorexia; increased appetite; depression; nervousness; somnolence.
- DERM: Rash; alopecia; dermatitis; nail disorder; photosensitivity; pruritus; erythematous rash; maculopapular rash; skin disorder; dry skin; increased sweating; urticaria; contact dermatitis; injection site reaction; skin nodule; cellulitis.
- EENT: Rhinitis; sinusitis; esophagitis; deafness; ear abnormality; earache; tinnitus; laryngitis; taste perversion; blurred vision; cataracts; conjunctivitis; eye pain; glaucoma.
- GI: Abdominal pain; diarrhea; dyspepsia; flatulence; constipation; diverticulitis; dysphagia; eructation; gastritis; gastroenteritis; gastroesophageal reflux; hemorrhoids; hiatal hernia; melena; dry mouth; stomatitis; tenesmus; tooth disorder; vomiting.
- GU: Breast fibroadenosis; breast neoplasm; breast pain; dysmenorrhea; menstrual disorder; vaginal hemorrhage; vaginitis; prostatic disorder; albuminuria; cystitis; dysuria; hematuria; micturition frequency; renal calculus; urinary incontinence; urinary tract infection.
- HEM: Ecchymosis; epistaxis; thrombocythemia; anemia.
- HEPATIC: Abnormal hepatic function; elevated AST and ALT.
- METABOLIC: Increased BUN, CPK, creatinine, nonprotein nitrogen, and alkaline phosphotase; diabetes mellitus; hypercholesterolemia; hypokalemia; weight gain.
- RESP: Pharyngitis; upper respiratory tract infection; bronchitis; bronchospasm; aggravated bronchospasm; coughing; dyspnea; pneumonia.
- OTHER: Peripheral edema; accidental injury; allergic reaction; asthenia; chest pain; generalized and facial edema; fever; hot flushes; flu-like symptoms; pain; peripheral pain; leg cramps; hypertonia; hypesthesia; neuralgia; neuropathy; paresthesia; vertigo; arthralgia; arthrosis; bone disorder; accidental fracture; myalgia; neck stiffness; synovitis; tendonitis.