Celecoxib WisdomCard

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Research Notes on Celecoxib

Celecoxib belongs to a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or (NSAIDs). Celecoxib works by reducing substances that cause inflammation, pain, and fever in the body. Doctors prescribe celecoxib to treat symptoms associated with conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. It is also used to treat acute pain, painful menstruation, and to reduce the number of colon and rectum polyps in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis.1

Fast Facts:

  • It is marketed under the brand name Celebrex.2
  • Celecoxib is marketed by Pfizer.3
  • Celecoxib comes in capsule form.2
  • The usual dose of celecoxib is 100 to 200 mg once or twice a day.1

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Research Notes References

  1. 1.0 1.1 MedicineNet: Celecoxib
  2. 2.0 2.1 Cerner Multum (via Drugs.com): Celebrex Consumer Drug Information
  3. Pfizer: Celebrex (Celecoxib)

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