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Celebrex: Patient Information |
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1. Medicine Description
Available only on prescription.
This medicine contains celecoxib and is gluten and sugar free.
It is a white capsule with a blue band.
2. How your medicine helps you
This medicine is a COX-2 specific inhibitor. It is used to relieve
the pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
3. Before using your medicine
Important: Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic or sensitive
to anything, including this medicine.
Do not use this medicine if you have an allergy to sulphonamides or a history
of itchy rash, asthma or allergies from aspirin or NSAIDs.
Have you checked with your doctor or pharmacist ? The following may affect your
treatment:
- Conditions: liver problems, kidney problems, water retention, high blood pressure,
heart failure, asthma, dehydration, poor physical health, alcoholism, smoking,
a history of ulcers in the digestive tract, a history of bleeding in the digestive
tract.
- Other medicines: NSAIDs (anti-inflammatories), aspirin, anticoagulants, warfarin,
oral corticosteroids, fluconazole, diuretics, lithium, ACE inhibitors, liver
enzyme-inhibitors.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS:
- Food: Take with food if this medicine upsets your stomach.
- Alcohol: Keep intake low as may increase some side effects.
- Driving/Operating machinery: No problems expected.
- Pregnancy: Avoid this medicine. Discuss with doctor.
- Breast feeding: Do not use this medicine if you are breast feeding.
- Older people: May be more sensitive to this medicine.
- Antacids: May be taken if needed.
- Other: This medicine may affect some laboratory tests.
4. How to use your medicine
Important: Follow the instructions on the label carefully.
Safety: After each dose, return this medicine to a safe place out of reach and
sight of children.
Swallow the capsule/s whole with a full glass of water, while sitting or standing
upright.
5. While using your medicine
This medicine is used to relieve symptoms. If you forget a dose, continue
with the medicine as directed or as needed. Do not double doses.
If you feel this medicine has not started to work within two days or if you
get new or different symptoms, it is important to contact your doctor.
Store this medicine in a cool, dry place, out of the reach of children. Leave
it in the pack until it is time to take a dose.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS:
If you have any concerns about this medicine, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
| Side effect |
Contact doctor/pharmacist |
| nausea; vomiting; diarrhoea |
if severe or ongoing |
| sore stomach, heartburn |
for investigation promptly |
| dizziness; headache |
if severe or ongoing |
| stabbing pain in the stomach |
for hospital IMMEDIATELY |
| eyesight changes |
for investigation promptly |
| bloody or black bowel movements; blood in urine; vomiting blood |
straight away and stop using this medicine |
| urinary changes; painful or difficult urination |
straight away |
| fever, feeling unwell; rash; unusual bleeding or bruising |
for investigation promptly |
| muscle or joint pain |
if it is severe or gets worse |
| pins and needles |
if it keeps happening |
| fluid retention, swollen ankles |
for investigation promptly |
| ringing in the ears; deafness |
straight away |
| unusual weakness or tiredness |
if severe or ongoing |
| breast changes; menstrual changes; vaginal discharge or irritation |
for investigation promptly |
| depression; anxiousness |
for discussion promptly |
| sore throat, difficulty swallowing |
for investigation promptly |
| blocked/runny nose, sinusitis |
if severe or ongoing |
| sudden severe pain in chest, arms, groin or legs |
for hospital IMMEDIATELY |
| jaundice (yellow skin, dark urine, stomach upset) |
for investigation promptly |
| irregular heartbeat; weakness of a limb or face muscles |
for hospital IMMEDIATELY |
URGENT: Get emergency medical help immediately
- for overdose or accidental poisoning
- if you develop wheezing or difficulty breathing, an itchy stun rash or swelling
of the face or neck (allergic reaction)
- if you get any of the following: chest pain, shortness of breath, suddenly
feeling weak or faint.
6. General information
Remember to tell any doctor, dentist or pharmacist you visit that you
are using this medicine.
This medicine interacts with a number of other medicines. Check with your doctor
or pharmacist before using any new medicine.
If you are using this medicine for long periods of time, see your doctor for
regular check-ups.
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