What are the different strengths of Celebrex?
Celebrex is available in four different strengths: 50 milligrams (mg), 100 mg, 200 mg, and 400 mg. For information on the effectiveness of Celebrex, see the “ Celebrex uses ” section below. Celebrex is available as a generic drug called celecoxib.
Can Celebrex cause abnormal blood clotting?
With this condition, you have abnormal blood clotting throughout your body. DIC has been reported only in children with systemic onset JRA. This is a rare form of JRA that starts with repeating fevers, often with a rash. Children with this type of JRA may need tests to check their blood clotting while they take Celebrex.
What are the side effects of Celebrex and ibuprofen?
Mild side effects 1 Can occur with Celebrex: upper respiratory infection, such as the common cold sinusitis (sinus inflammation) 2 Can occur with ibuprofen: few unique mild side effects 3 Can occur with both Celebrex and ibuprofen: diarrhea indigestion (upset stomach) abdominal (belly) pain nausea and vomiting gas headache dizziness weight gain
How effective is Celebrex for rheumatoid arthritis?
Effectiveness for rheumatoid arthritis. Celebrex is well accepted to be effective for reducing joint pain, swelling, and stiffness in people with RA.
What is the difference between JRA and Celebrex?
JRA is also called juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Celebrex belongs to a drug class called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). A drug class is a group of medications that work in a similar way. Celebrex contains the active ingredient celecoxib. Celebrex comes as a capsule that you swallow.
What is Celebrex used to treat?
CELEBREX is used to treat pain and redness, swelling, and heat (inflammation) from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in patients 2 years and older, and ankylosing spondylitis; and for the management of acute pain in adults, and for the management of menstrual cramps.
What are the side effects of Celebrex (naproxen)?
Other side effects of NSAIDs, including CELEBREX,are stomach pain, constipation, diarrhea, gas, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, and dizziness.