Celebrex

About this product:
MANUFACTURER: Pharmacia This medicine is a CAPSULE, it CANNOT be split in half. This medicine is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) known as a COX-2 inhibitor used to relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis in adults. It is also used to treat acute pain or menstrual pain and discomfort. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor. This drug works by blocking the enzyme in your body that makes prostaglandins. Decreasing prostaglandins helps to reduce pain and swelling. Side Effects:SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medicine include stomach upset or gas. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience severe headache, unexplained weight gain, swelling of the hands or feet, or change in amount of urine. This medicine may rarely cause serious (possibly fatal) bleeding from the stomach or intestines; therefore, CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY AND STOP TAKING THIS MEDICINE if you experience any of the following: black stools, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, persistent stomach/abdominal pain. Celebrex may rarely cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease; therefore, CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience any of the following: yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, persistent stomach/abdominal pain, unusual fatigue. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY IF YOU EXPERIENCE difficulty breathing; dizziness; tightness of chest; swelling of eyelids, face, or lips; or if you develop a rash or hives, tell your doctor immediately. Do not take any more doses of this medicine unless your doctor tells you to do so. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. The information provided using this web site is only intended to be general summary information to the public. It is not intended to take the place of information given to you by your practitioner.