Celecoxib: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Celecoxib is a COX-2 selective non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is available as capsules in Pakistan, under brands such as Celbexx and others.
How Celecoxib works
Celecoxib mainly blocks COX-2, the enzyme linked to pain and inflammation, while largely sparing COX-1, which protects the stomach lining. This is why it tends to cause fewer stomach problems than older NSAIDs.
What is Celecoxib used for?
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Short-term acute pain and period pain
Side effects of Celecoxib
Not everyone gets side effects. The ones reported more often are:
- Indigestion or stomach pain
- Diarrhoea
- Headache or dizziness
- Swollen ankles
Get urgent help for chest pain, shortness of breath, weakness on one side of the body or slurred speech. Also report black stools, vomiting blood, or a severe rash.
Precautions and warnings
- Like other NSAIDs it can raise the risk of heart attack and stroke, especially at high doses or with long-term use.
- Do not take it if you are allergic to sulfonamide (sulfa) medicines.
- Avoid it if you have heart disease, a past stroke, or severe kidney or liver disease.
- For fever in suspected dengue, paracetamol is the recommended choice instead.
- Avoid it in pregnancy, especially the last three months.
Frequently asked questions about Celecoxib
Is celecoxib safer for the stomach?
It generally causes fewer stomach ulcers than older NSAIDs, but it still carries heart and kidney risks, so it is not automatically safer for everyone.
Celecoxib brands and prices in Pakistan
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