Celecoxib Pharmacia 100 mg. 200 mg Hard capsules
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 13 February 2022
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Symptomatic treatment of inflammation and pain in various conditions.
Dosage (summary)
200 mg daily for osteoarthritis; 100-200 mg twice daily for rheumatoid arthritis.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
- CYP2C9 poor metabolisers
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Avoid in pregnancy; excreted in breast milk.
Key Drug Interactions
- Warfarin
- Fluconazole
- Diuretics
- ACE inhibitors
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to celecoxib
- Severe hepatic impairment
- Severe renal impairment
- Pregnancy
Common side effects
- Hypertension
- Dizziness
- Abdominal pain
- Rash
Counselling Points
- Take with or without food
- Monitor for cardiovascular symptoms
- Avoid in pregnancy and breastfeeding
Serious warnings
- Increased risk of cardiovascular events
- Gastrointestinal complications
- Serious skin reactions
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