If joint aches and pains slow you down or prevent
you from doing the things you enjoy, ask your doctor
about Celebrex - a once-daily prescription medication
that provides powerful, 24-hour relief from osteoarthritis
(OA). Celebrex is also approved for the treatment of
adult rheumatoid arthritis (RA), acute pain, and primary
dysmenorrhea (painful menstrual cramps). By relieving
the pain in walking, climbing stairs, or simply bending
down, Celebrex can help you say yes to your life.
Celebrex blocks the action of the COX-2 enzyme, which
plays a key role in pain and inflammation. Celebrex was
the first COX-2 specific inhibitor approved for treating
the pain, inflammation, and stiffness that accompanies
arthritis (both OA and RA). And today, Celebrex treats
a broad range of painful conditions, including OA, RA,
acute pain, and painful menstrual cramps (primary dysmenorrhea)
in adults. Celebrex is generally well tolerated.
Celebrex is not for everyone. Celebrex
should not be taken in late pregnancy
or if you've had aspirin-sensitive
asthma or allergic reactions to aspirin
or other arthritis medicines or certain
drugs called sulfonamides. In
rare cases, serious stomach problems, such as bleeding,
can occur without warning. The most
common side effects in clinical
trials were indigestion,
diarrhea, and abdominal
pain. Tell your doctor if you have
kidney or liver problems. If
you think you are having an allergic reaction or if
you have other severe or unusual
symptoms while taking Celebrex,
call your doctor or other healthcare professional
immediately.
Always take Celebrex exactly as prescribed. If you have
any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. The following
dosages of Celebrex are recommended based on the cause
of pain. These are recommended dosages only, and should
not take the place of your doctor's instructions.
Acute pain: 400 mg initially, followed by an additional
200-mg dose on the first day if needed. On subsequent days,
the recommended dose is 200 mg twice daily as needed.
Painful menstrual cramping (primary
dysmenorrhea): 400
mg initially, followed by an additional 200-mg dose on
the first day if needed. On subsequent days, the recommended
dose is 200 mg twice daily as needed.
Osteoarthritis (OA): One 200-mg dose once a day or one
100-mg dose twice a day.
Adult rheumatoid arthritis (RA): 100 to 200 mg twice a day. |
