Celebrex
Utilised to manage acute and chronic inflammation to alleviate joint stiffness and support physical function.
- Category
- Pain & Anti-inflammatories
- Active ingredient
- Celecoxib
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 100mg · 200mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Celebrex, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Celebrex vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Celebrex details
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis · Rheumatoid Arthritis · Acute Pain
- Alternative names
- celecoxib
- Therapeutic class
- Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) Selective Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- NSAID
- Known off-label uses
- ankylosing spondylitis
- Minor side effects
- dyspepsia; diarrhoea; abdominal pain
- Moderate side effects
- peripheral oedema; hypertension; dizziness
- Dosage forms
- Capsule
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Warfarin; Aspirin; Fluconazole
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over two years and adults.
Contraindications
recent coronary artery bypass graft surgery; sulfonamide hypersensitivity; history of aspirin-induced asthma
Serious side effects
myocardial infarction, requires immediate medical attention; severe gastrointestinal bleeding, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
utilised to manage acute and chronic inflammation to alleviate joint stiffness and support physical function.
Mechanism of action
Selectively blocks the cyclooxygenase-2 enzyme, decreasing inflammatory prostaglandin production while reducing mucosal gastrointestinal side effects.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Avoid in late pregnancy due to potential fetal cardiac risks. Breastfeeding: Expelled in low quantities.
What you will receive
Celebrex is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Pfizer.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Celecoxib is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.