What do you mean by Celecoxib 200mg capsule?
Celecoxib 200mg is classified as a Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), particularly a COX-2 Inhibitor, which gives relief to the pain and inflammation. It is used in treating clinical conditions like Arthritis, severe pain and discomfort of menstrual cycle.
When do doctors prescribe Celecoxib?
Your treating consultant may prescribe you Celecoxib for treating mild to moderate Soreness and help in relieving symptoms of Arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or juvenile rheumatoid arthritis) like- swelling, stiffness and pain in the joint.
How much time is taken by Celecoxib to work?
Celecoxib is also sold under the Brand name- Celebrex that starts to work within few hours of taking the initial dose, but it will take few more days to show its entire effect.
What is the right time to take Celebrex- Morning or Night?
You can take Celebrex at any time of the day either in the Morning or at the Night without food, especially with lesser doses (up to 200mg, 2 times every day). For doses that are higher (400 mg, twice a day) this medicine should be taken along with meals in order to lessen the chances of getting a stomach upset.
What should be the dose Celecoxib in a day?
For elderly the prescribed dosage for Celecoxib -: 100 to 200 milligrams (mg) to be taken twice daily. For children of 2 years of age and more and with a body weight more than 250 kg- based on the weight of the body the appropriate dosage should be as per Doctor’s prescription. 100 mg twice a day is the normal dose.
What are the most terrible Side effects of Celebrex?
Celecoxib also sold under the brand name Celebrex may result in few side effects among which certain side effects can be worst in few patients-
-Bloating or gas
-Throat soreness
-Symptoms of cold
-Difficulty in passing stool
-Light headedness
-Dysgeusia(a taste disorder where the person has no feeling of any kind of taste of the food)
It is recommended to inform your treating healthcare expert if you experience any of the above symptoms that does not get cured or deteriorates further.
Which patients should restrict them from taking Celebrex?
In the following mentioned cases Celebrex should be restricted from taking-
-You or your kid have a history of ulcer in the stomach
-If you consume alcohol regularly
-If you are a regular smoker
-Your age is more than sixty years
-You have an ill health condition
-You are under certain blood thinning medicines or steroids. You may face problems with your liver while you are under the medication of this medicine.
How long can you continue Celebrex?
Celebrex can be taken for up to five days in a week. 400 mg as a primary dose which should be followed by 200 mg one time or two times every day as needed.
Can beer be drunk while under the treatment with Celebrex?
Beer should not be taken along with Celebrex, specifically, as this medicine already result in an elevated risk of cardiovascular side effects like cardiac arrest and strokes and this risk gets elevated with the alcohol content in the beer.