Question 1

What is Celecoxib used for?

Accepted Answer

This medication is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, juvenile arthritis, menstrual pain, and other pain.

Question 2

How does Celecoxib work?

Accepted Answer

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AU:S4(Prescription only)BR:Class C1(Other controlled substances)UK:POM(Prescription only)EU:Rx-only
N-{[4-(5-methyl-3-phenylisoxazol-4-yl)phenyl]sulfonyl}propanamide
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Question 3

What are the side effects of Celecoxib?

Accepted Answer

Gastrointestinal
-      Abdominal pain, diarrhea, indigestion, flatulence and nausea/vomiting.
Body as a whole
-      Back pain, fluid retention and accidental injury.
Central Nervous system
-      Dizziness, headache and sleeplessness.
Respiratory
-      Nose inflammation and upper respiratory tract infection.
Skin
-    Rash.

Question 4

Can Celecoxib be used during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of fever, rash, high blood pressure, blood disorders, bleeding problems, heart problems, asthma, fluid retention, sugar, kidney, liver disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breast feeding.
•      It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
•        Patient may develop with increased risk of ulcer and stomach bleeding; if it is so consult wi

Question 5

What precautions should be taken with Celecoxib?

Accepted Answer

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of fever, rash, high blood pressure, blood disorders, bleeding problems, heart problems, asthma, fluid retention, sugar, kidney, liver disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breast feeding.
•      It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
•        Patient may develop with increased risk of ulcer and stomach bleeding; if it is so consult wi

Question 6

Who manufactures Celecoxib?

Accepted Answer

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries (Europe) B.V. (ES)

Question 7

What ATC class does Celecoxib belong to?

Accepted Answer

Celecoxib: ATC L01XX33. ATC is the WHO Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification — it groups drugs by organ system and pharmacological mechanism.

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