Celecoxib General Information
Celecoxib is a medication used as a pain reliever; it helps in reduction of inflammation related to arthritis, menstrual period pain, and acute pain. The medication works via blocking the effects of the COX-2 enzyme. The chemical name of Celecoxib is 4-[5-(4-methylphenyl)-3-(trifluoromethyl) pyrazol-1-yl] benzenesulfonamide.
The chemical formula is C17H14F3N3O2S. The molecular weight of the medication is 381.373 g/mol. You must inform your doctor about certain medical conditions that you suffer from such as asthma, heart disease, high blood pressure (hypertension), liver disease, liver failure, kidney disease, or any allergies to medicines. You must also tell your doctor about your pregnancy or if you are breast feeding. The dosage of the medication depends on various factors such as the condition being treated, other medical conditions you may have and other medications you take. Celecoxib should be taken only under the advice of an experienced health care practitioner. Do not stop this medication until advised. The medication is available in the following strengths:
- Celecoxib 50 mg
- Celecoxib 100 mg
- Celecoxib 200 mg
- Celecoxib 400 mg
The storage site of Celecoxib must have temperature equal to room temperature. The place must also be free from heat and moisture.
Buy Now Celecoxib
|
Celecoxib is a medication that reduces inflammation, which causes pain and can be prescribed as a long term treatment for arthritis. This medication when ordered by the physician will be a daily medication and to buy Celecoxib the prescription from the physician will need to be submitted by fax or email to the online pharmacy.
Celecoxib dosing depends on several conditions and factors like the condition of the diseases for which it is indicated, medical history of the patient, and weight (in case of the children). In case of osteoarthritis patients, the dosing should be 200mg, once daily or 100mg twice daily. If the patient is suffering from rheumatoid arthritis the recommended dosing should be 100mg to 200mg, twice daily.
Celecoxib is mostly prescribed for the treatment various conditions related to of pain and inflammation. This medication is also used for acute pain relief in situations like muscle strain and for the symptoms of arthritis such as pain, swelling and stiffness. The drug is also prescribed for treating several types of arthritis including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis (juvenile rheumatoid arthritis), and ankylosing spondylitis. Celecoxib has the potential to reduce the impact of pain only and cannot cure these diseases.
Like other medications Celecoxib has many possible side effects among users. Most of the side effects of Celecoxib are less serious in nature. The common side effects of the drug are high blood pressure, diarrhea, fever, indigestion induced heart burn, infection in upper respiratory tract, nausea, cough, and common cold. Sometimes gas, dizziness, running nose, sinus infection, and sore throat might be experienced by the patients.
|