Celebrex Capsule 100 mg (Celecoxib)

Adult dose

The minimum recommended dose of this medicine should be adjusted for each patient, and it may be taken regardless of meals. ○ Adults: 1. Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis): Take celecoxib 200 mg once daily, or 100 mg at a time twice daily. 2. Rheumatoid arthritis: Take celecoxib 100 mg or 200 mg at a time twice daily. 3. Ankylosing spondylitis (AS): Administer celecoxib 200 mg once daily, or 100 mg at a time twice daily. If no effect is observed after 6 weeks, a dose of up to 400 mg daily may be administered. If no effect is observed after 6 weeks of treatment at 400 mg daily, other treatment options should be considered. 4. Acute pain and primary dysmenorrhea: The recommended initial dose is celecoxib 400 mg, with an additional 200 mg administered on the first day of treatment if needed. From the second day of treatment, the recommended dose is 200 mg at a time twice daily as needed. ○ Patients with hepatic impairment: In patients with moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class II), the dose should be reduced to approximately 50% of the recommended daily dose.

People who consume large amounts of alcohol daily should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication as it increases the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. Individuals with cardiovascular disease or risk factors should use this medication only in minimum doses and for a short duration to prevent serious cardiovascular issues such as myocardial infarction or stroke. Patients with a history of ulcers or bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract should be cautious as the risk of gastrointestinal perforation, ulcers, and bleeding increases with this medication. This medication should not be administered to patients with certain allergic reactions, severely impaired liver or kidney function, heart failure, pregnant women, or nursing mothers. Patients with weak liver or kidney function, hypertension, asthma, diabetes, etc., should be closely monitored while taking this medication and adhere to the physician's instructions to minimize the risk of side effects. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur during treatment, so it is advisable to avoid driving or operating machinery. This medication may interact with other drugs, and it is particularly important to consult a physician before taking it together with medications such as antihypertensives, anticoagulants, or antidepressants. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should avoid using this medication and should discontinue it immediately if pregnancy is confirmed during treatment. Regular checks of liver and kidney function, as well as blood tests, should be performed for patients taking this medication long-term, and any abnormalities should be reported to healthcare providers promptly. This medication can cause severe allergic reactions such as skin rashes, difficulty breathing, or itching; if these symptoms occur, discontinue use immediately and visit a medical facility.

Gastrointestinal bleeding, cardiovascular thrombotic reaction, myocardial infarction, stroke, upper and lower gastrointestinal perforation, ulcer, bleeding, bronchitis, sinusitis, upper respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, pharyngitis, rhinitis, anemia, thrombocytopenia, hypersensitivity, insomnia, anxiety, confusion, dizziness, muscle hypertonicity, drowsiness, blurred vision, tinnitus, palpitations, congestive heart failure, arrhythmia, tachycardia, hypertension, flushing, cough, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, dyspepsia, bloating, gastric ulcer, dental diseases, duodenal ulcer, esophageal ulcer, intestinal perforation, pancreatitis, elevated liver enzymes, itching, rash, urticaria, petechiae, angioedema, alopecia, blistering dermatitis, peripheral edema, facial edema, influenza-like illness, injury, headache, leg cramps, hypertonicity, sensory loss, migraine, neuralgia, neuropathy, sensory abnormality, cerebral infarction, aseptic meningitis, ataxia, suicide, loss of smell, loss of taste, allergy exacerbation, allergic reaction, weakness, chest pain, fluid retention, systemic edema, facial edema, fatigue, lethargy, fever, facial flushing, influenza syndrome, pain, peripheral pain, septicemia, sudden death, anaphylactic-like reaction, angioedema, loss of appetite, increased appetite, depression, nervous hyperactivity, drowsiness, fatal intracranial hemorrhage, hallucinations, epilepsy exacerbation, upper respiratory tract infection, shingles, wound infection, gingivitis, herpes simplex, shingles, bacterial infection, fungal infection, soft tissue infection, viral infection, candidiasis, genital candidiasis, otitis media, breast tenderness, menopausal symptoms, fibrocystic breast disease, thoracic neoplasm, dysmenorrhea, menstrual disorder, vaginal bleeding, vaginitis, prostate disorder, ovarian cyst, hearing loss, ear abnormalities, ear pain, hearing impairment, liver dysfunction, increased ALT, increased AST, increased γ-GTP, increased ALP, positive urobilinogen, cholelithiasis, hepatitis, jaundice, liver failure, fulminant hepatitis, liver necrosis, increased serum sodium, increased serum potassium, increased BUN, increased CPK, diabetes mellitus, hypercholesterolemia, hyperglycemia, hypokalemia, hyperkalemia, increased NPN, increased creatinine, increased alkaline phosphatase, weight gain, increased LDH, hypoglycemia, hyponatremia, bursa, arthralgia, arthritis, skeletal abnormalities, myalgia, cervical strain, synovitis, tendinitis, myositis, fracture, tendon rupture, pain in the neck, muscle rigidity, decreased hematocrit, increased hemoglobin, petechiae, epistaxis, thrombocytopathy, agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, pancytopenia, leukopenia, eosinophilic inflammation, contact dermatitis, injection site reaction, skin nodules, dysgeusia, albuminuria, cystitis, hematuria, dysuria, polyuria, renal stones, urinary incontinence, urinary tract infection, blurriness of vision, cataract, conjunctivitis, eye pain, glaucoma, ocular hemorrhage, retinal artery or vein occlusion, increased serum creatinine, increased β2-microglobulin, increased NAG, positive urine hematuria, positive urine protein, renal dysfunction, acute renal failure, interstitial nephritis, menstrual disorders, anaphylactic reaction, cerebral hemorrhage, vasculitis, pulmonary embolism, interstitial pneumonia, gastrointestinal bleeding, hepatitis, photosensitivity reaction, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, erythema multiforme, toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug rash, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, exfoliative dermatitis, acute renal failure, hyponatremia, tubular interstitial nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, minimal change glomerulonephritis, female infertility

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. It is best to maintain the storage temperature between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help keep the medication effective for a longer time.

Appearance

White to slightly yellow powder-filled white hard capsules with blue stripes on both ends.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle