If no effect is observed after 6 weeks at 400 mg per day, alternative treatments should be considered as a response is not likely
Celecoxib is used for the relief of pain, fever, swelling, and tenderness
Dosage Take as directed Important considerations Alternatives This drug
Celecoxib is used to relieve pain, tenderness, swelling and stiffness caused by
Celecoxib, as well as other selective and nonselective NSAIDs, have been under intense
Celebrex (celecoxib) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used for the relief of pain, fever, swelling, and tenderness caused by arthritis
Anti-inflammatory painkillers like celecoxib are sometimes called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or just 'anti-inflammatories'
arm, back, or jaw pain
burning, tingling, numbness, or pain in the hands, arms, feet, or legs
If no effect after 6 weeks, consider increasing daily dose to 400 mg daily
In clinical trials, celecoxib dosed at 100, 200, and 400 mg BID was found to significantly reduce the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis
Both medications are effective at treating certain types of pain
prednisone) as Celecoxib may mask a fever or other signs of infection and inflammation; Lower risk of GI ulceration with celecoxib than with prototypical NSAIAs
Case summary: A 32-year-old man presented with pyrexia after 17 days of celecoxib therapy, which was reintroduced following 3-day total
NSAIDs work by blocking cyclooxygenase (COX), a protein that makes prostaglandins
The medication is sold under the brand name Celebrex, or in generic form
Prostaglandins are chemicals that contribute to arthritis pain, fever, swelling, and tenderness caused by inflammation
The incidence of clinically significant decreases in hemoglobin (>2 g/dL) was lower in patients on celecoxib 400
NSAIDS reduce inflammation, pain and fever
However, the evidence was uncertain for the use of NSAIDs to reduce cough