Celebrex
Indicated for joint inflammation, this treatment is formulated to target pain and designed to mitigate symptoms effectively for better mobility.
- Category
- Pain Management
- Active ingredient
- Celecoxib
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule, hard
- Strengths
- 100 · 200mg
Celebrex details
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis · Rheumatoid Arthritis · Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Therapeutic class
- Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID)
- Pharmacological class
- COX-2 Inhibitor
- Contraindications
- active peptic ulcer; severe hepatic impairment; ischaemic heart disease
- Minor side effects
- dyspepsia; diarrhoea; abdominal pain
- Moderate side effects
- peripheral oedema; hypertension; insomnia
- Dosage forms
- Capsule, hard
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature below 30°C.
- Drug interactions
- fluconazole; warfarin; lithium
- Age restrictions
- Monitor elderly patients for renal and cardiovascular health.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Do not use during the third trimester of pregnancy.
Precautions and warnings
may increase risk of cardiovascular events; use with caution in patients with hypertension
Serious side effects
myocardial infarction, requires immediate medical attention; gastrointestinal haemorrhage, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Indicated for joint inflammation, this treatment is formulated to target pain and designed to mitigate symptoms effectively for better mobility.
Mechanism of action
This medication belongs to the cox-2 inhibitor class. It functions by selectively blocking the cyclooxygenase-2 enzyme, which reduces the production of prostaglandins that cause inflammation and pain, while sparing most of the protective stomach-lining enzymes.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Celebrex
Celebrex is the original Pfizer brand of celecoxib, a medication often used to manage chronic pain from Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis. Produced as a tablet in 100mg and 200mg strengths, the medication is widely recognised for assisting patients who require relief from inflammation and joint stiffness associated with these conditions.
Buying Celebrex online
Celebrex is registered across 14 markets, including Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines, with availability also in Indonesia, Taiwan and South Korea. As one of the most frequently ordered items across the region, many people choose generic celecoxib, much of it made in India, for its significantly lower cost compared to the original brand. This remains a highly accessible choice for expats and residents in remote areas who need to maintain their health routines without disruption.