Celebrex is known by the generic name Celecoxib. It acts against the hormones that creates inflammation and pain and thus helps in fighting arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, menstrual pain and hereditary polyps in the colon.
Follow the directions of the doctor while using the medicine. You can take this medication along with food or milk. Some people may find it difficult to swallow the capsules or tablets. Such people can drain the contents of the capsule into a food like applesauce which is not hot and swallow it with water without chewing. This mixture can be stored for less than 6 hours in a refrigerator.
Do not take Celebrex along with NSAIDs such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), diclofenac (Cataflam, Voltaren), diflunisal (Dolobid), etodolac (Lodine), flurbiprofen (Ansaid), indomethacin (Indocin), ketoprofen (Orudis), ketorolac (Toradol), mefenamic acid (Ponstel), meloxicam (Mobic), nabumetone (Relafen), or piroxicam (Feldene).never take this medicine before or after a bypass surgery. Discuss your health conditions with your doctor while under this medication. Alcohol should be avoided while using this medicine.
Allergies are quite common while under this medication. Chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, slurred speech, problems with vision or balance; black, bloody, or tarry stools; coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds; swelling or rapid weight gain; urinating less than usual or not at all; nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash; or bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness are to be taken seriously if it occurs. There can be other mild effects as well. Consult your doctor immediately if you have serious problems that persist for a long period of time.
Celebrex is suggested not to be used during the last 3 months of pregnancy. It can affect a nursing baby as well. Tell your doctor if you are breast feeding, pregnant or planning to become pregnant. This medication should not be given to a child below 2 years as it can prove to be fatal. Store this medicine away from moisture and heat at room temperature. Conduct checkups at regular intervals to know the response of the body to the medicine. Desired result can be achieved if you take Celebrex on regular basis and if you strictly follow the directions of your doctor.