Celebrex Capsules 200 mg (Celecoxib)

Adult dose

The minimum recommended dose of this medicine should be adjusted for each patient, and it may be administered with or without food. ○ Adults: 1. Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis): Take 200 mg of celecoxib once daily, or 100 mg twice daily. 2. Rheumatoid arthritis: Take 100 mg or 200 mg of celecoxib twice daily. 3. Ankylosing spondylitis (AS): Administer 200 mg of celecoxib once daily, or 100 mg twice daily. If no effect is observed after 6 weeks, the dose may be increased to 400 mg daily. If no effect is observed after 6 weeks at 400 mg daily, consider another treatment. 4. Acute pain and primary dysmenorrhea: The recommended initial dose is 400 mg of celecoxib; if necessary, an additional 200 mg may be administered on the first day of treatment. From the second day onward, the recommended dose, if needed, is 200 mg twice daily. ○ Patients with hepatic impairment : For patients with moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class II), reduce the dose to approximately 50% of the recommended daily dose.

This medication may cause gastrointestinal bleeding in individuals who consume large amounts of alcohol daily, so it must be discussed with a doctor or pharmacist before use. This medication can cause cardiovascular issues such as heart attack or stroke and should only be used at the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration possible. If any cardiovascular symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or weakness occur while taking this medication, notify medical personnel immediately. Gastrointestinal ulcers or bleeding may occur, so if symptoms such as epigastric pain, indigestion, black stools, or vomiting blood appear, visit a hospital immediately. Particularly older individuals or those with a history of gastrointestinal disorders should use caution when taking this medication. This medication is not to be administered to specific allergic patients, those with severe liver or kidney disease, pregnant or nursing women. Individuals with impaired liver or kidney function, asthma, hypertension, or heart failure should use this medication cautiously and regular check-ups as per doctor's instructions are necessary. This medication may cause various side effects, commonly including indigestion, headache, dizziness, hypertension, and skin rash. If severe skin reactions or allergic symptoms occur, stop taking the medication immediately and visit a hospital. This medication may interact with other drugs, so be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other medications. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant are advised not to use this medication, and those who are nursing should also exercise caution. This medication is not used in individuals under 18 years of age as safety and efficacy are not established. Elderly individuals may have reduced kidney and liver function, requiring appropriate dosage adjustments and monitoring. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur while taking this medication, so it's recommended to avoid driving or operating machinery. Regular blood tests and liver and kidney function tests are needed if taking this medication long-term, and if any abnormalities are found, notify medical personnel immediately. In case of overdose, symptoms such as vomiting, drowsiness, and nausea may occur, requiring immediate medical attention. Store this medication out of reach of children and do not transfer it to another container for safety.

Gastrointestinal bleeding, cardiovascular thromboembolic events, myocardial infarction, stroke, perforation of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract, ulcers, bleeding, bronchitis, sinusitis, upper respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, pharyngitis, rhinitis, anemia, thrombocytopenia, hypersensitivity, insomnia, anxiety, confusional state, 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 disease, 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, tension increase, sensory decline, migraine, neuralgia, neuropathy, sensory distortion, cerebral infarction, aseptic meningitis, ataxia, suicide, anosmia, ageusia, back pain, exacerbation of allergies, allergic reactions, weakness, chest pain, fluid retention, generalized edema, facial swelling, fatigue, malaise, fever, facial flushing, influenza syndrome, pain, peripheral pain, sepsis, sudden death, anaphylactic-like reaction, angioedema, loss of appetite, increased appetite, depression, neuroexcitability, drowsiness, fatal intracranial hemorrhage, hallucinations, exacerbation of epilepsy, upper respiratory tract infection, bronchospasm, exacerbation of bronchospasm, dyspnea, laryngitis, pneumonia, epistaxis, voice disorders, vesicular dermatitis, dermatitis, nail disorders, photosensitivity reactions, erythematous rashes, papular rashes, skin diseases, skin dryness, increased sweating, erythema multiforme, exfoliative dermatitis, skin-mucosal syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, eczema, lipoma, allergic dermatitis, petechiae, dandruff, drug rash, arrhythmia, left ventricular hypertrophy, angina pectoris, unstable angina, coronary artery disease, heart failure, palpitations, tachycardia, aortic valve insufficiency, hematoma, bradycardia, syncope, ventricular fibrillation, pulmonary embolism, cerebrovascular accidents, peripheral gangrene, thrombophlebitis, vasculitis, deep vein thrombosis, cerebral hemorrhage, alopecia areata, wound infections, gingivitis, herpes simplex, herpes zoster, bacterial infections, fungal infections, soft tissue infections, viral infections, candidiasis, genital candidiasis, otitis media, mastalgia, menopausal symptoms, fibrocystic disease of the breast, thoracic neoplasms, dysmenorrhea, menstrual disorders, vaginal bleeding, vaginitis, prostate disorders, ovarian cysts, hearing loss, ear abnormalities, otalgia, deafness, liver dysfunction, elevated ALT, elevated AST, increased γ-GTP, elevated ALP, positive urobilinogen, cholelithiasis, hepatitis, jaundice, liver failure, acute hepatitis, liver necrosis, increased serum sodium, increased serum potassium, elevated BUN, increased CPK, diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, hyperglycemia, hypokalemia, hyperkalemia, increased NPN, elevated creatinine, increased alkaline phosphatase, weight gain, increased LDH, hypoglycemia, hyponatremia, bursitis, arthralgia, arthropathy, skeletal anomalies, myalgia, cervical stiffness, synovitis, tendinitis, myositis, fractures, tendon rupture, pain in the back, muscle stiffness, decreased hematocrit, increased hemoglobin, epistaxis, thrombocytopathy, agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, pancytopenia, leukopenia, pleurisy, contact dermatitis, injection site reactions, skin nodules, gustatory distortions, albuminuria, cystitis, hematuria, dysuria, polyuria, nephrolithiasis, urinary incontinence, urinary tract infections, visual disturbances, cataract, conjunctivitis, eye pain, glaucoma, ocular hemorrhage, retinal artery or vein occlusion, increased serum creatinine, elevated β2-microglobulin, increased NAG, positive urine hematuria, positive urine protein, renal dysfunction, acute renal failure, interstitial nephritis, anaphylactic reaction, cerebral hemorrhage, vasculitis, pulmonary embolism, interstitial pneumonia, gastrointestinal bleeding, hepatitis, photosensitivity reactions, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, erythema multiforme, toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug rash, acute generalized pustular eruption, exfoliative dermatitis, acute renal failure, hyponatremia, tubulointerstitial nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, female infertility, chest pain

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to prevent air exposure, at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius. This helps maintain the effectiveness of the medication for a longer period.

Appearance

White capsule filled with white to pale yellow powder, with yellow stripes on the top and bottom

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules/bottle