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Uses of Celebrex
 
Celebrex is also known by the generic name Celecoxib


USES:
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation). It is used to treat arthritis, acute pain, and menstrual pain and discomfort. The pain and swelling relief provided by this medication helps you perform more of your normal daily activities.

This drug works by blocking the enzyme in your body that makes prostaglandins. Decreasing prostaglandins helps to reduce pain and swelling.


Uses of Meloxicam
 
USES:
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis. It reduces pain, swelling, and stiffness of the joints. Meloxicam is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).


Celebrex and Meloxicam Have 19 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common
 
Critical Seriousness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Celebrex and Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Celebrex and Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Celebrex and Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Celebrex and Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Heart Attack - Myocardial Infarction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Celebrex and Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Kidney Damage - Nephrotoxicity is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Celebrex and Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Water Retention - Body Fluid Retention is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Celebrex and Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Celebrex and Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Celebrex and Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Stroke - Cerebrovascular Accident is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Celebrex and Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Skin Rash with Sloughing - Exfoliative Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Celebrex and Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - A Rupture in the Wall of the Stomach or Intestine - Gastrointestinal Perforation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Celebrex and Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis caused by Drugs - Drug-Induced Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Celebrex and Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Visible Water Retention - Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Celebrex and Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Puffy Face from Water Retention - Facial Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Celebrex and Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Celebrex and Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Angina is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Celebrex and Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Stomach or Intestinal Ulcer - Gastrointestinal Ulcer is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Celebrex and Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Bleeding of the Stomach or Intestines - Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Celebrex and Meloxicam.
Click for a searchable interactive map of all Life Threatening Side Effects associated with Celebrex and Meloxicam.

Celebrex Has 36 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Meloxicam
 
Critical Seriousness - Hemorrhage from the Conjunctiva of the Eye - Conjunctival Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Pain in the Eye - Ocular Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Disease of the Heart and Blood Vessels - Disease of Cardiovascular System is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Hemorrhage Within the Skull - Intracranial Bleeding is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Blood Clot in a Deep Vein - Deep Venous Thrombosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Hiatal Hernia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Diverticulitis - Diverticulitis of Gastrointestinal Tract is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Bloody Urine - Hematuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Leg Cramps - Cramps in Legs is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Nosebleed - Epistaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Pneumonia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Heart Throbbing or Pounding - Palpitations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Difficulty Swallowing - Dysphagia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Increase in the Number of Platelets in the Blood - Thrombocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Renal Papillary Necrosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Bladder - Cystitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Low Amount of Potassium in the Blood - Hypokalemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Esophagus - Esophagitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Red Blood in Bowel Movement - Bloody Stools is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - High Blood Sugar - Hyperglycemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - High Cholesterol - Hypercholesterolemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Skin Irritation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus - Upper Respiratory Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Bronchospasm - Bronchospastic Pulmonary Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Kidney Stone is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Hair Loss - Alopecia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Rupture of a Tendon - Tendon Rupture is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Sensation of Spinning or Whirling - Vertigo is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus - Gastroesophageal Reflux is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Disease of the Arteries of the Heart - Coronary Artery Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Sinus Irritation and Congestion - Sinusitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Liver Problems - Disease of Liver is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Click for a searchable interactive map of all Life Threatening Side Effects associated with Celebrex and Meloxicam.

Meloxicam Has 16 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Celebrex
 
Critical Seriousness - Throat Irritation - Pharyngitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Large Intestine - Colitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Cannot Empty Bladder - Urinary Retention is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Chest Tightness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Liver Failure - Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Vasculitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Critical Seriousness - Wheezing is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celebrex but not Meloxicam.
Click for a searchable interactive map of all Life Threatening Side Effects associated with Celebrex and Meloxicam.

Celebrex and Meloxicam Have 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common
 
Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Celebrex and Meloxicam.

Celebrex Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Meloxicam
 
Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Celebrex and Meloxicam.

Meloxicam Has 1 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Meloxicam
 
Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Meloxicam but not Celebrex.
Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Celebrex and Meloxicam.

Celebrex and Meloxicam Treat 22 Conditions in Common
 
Rheumatoid Arthritis is treated by both Celebrex and Meloxicam.
Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function - Osteoarthritis is treated by both Celebrex and Meloxicam.
Rheumatic Disease causing Pain & Stiffness in Backbone - Ankylosing Spondylitis is treated by both Celebrex and Meloxicam.
Joint Inflammatory Disease in Children and Young Adults - Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis is treated by both Celebrex and Meloxicam.

Celebrex has 24 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Celebrex.

Celebrex Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications 

Post-operative from CABG Surgery - Time Immediately after Coronary Bypass Surgery is a contraindication of Celebrex.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Celebrex.

Relative Contraindications 

Alcoholism - Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol is a contraindication of Celebrex.

Cerebrovascular Accident - Stroke is a contraindication of Celebrex.

Disease of Cardiovascular System - Disease of the Heart and Blood Vessels is a contraindication of Celebrex.

Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage - Bleeding of the Stomach or Intestines is a contraindication of Celebrex.

Gastrointestinal Perforation - A Rupture in the Wall of the Stomach or Intestine is a contraindication of Celebrex.

Gastrointestinal Ulcer - Stomach or Intestinal Ulcer is a contraindication of Celebrex.

Increased Cardiovascular Event Risk is a contraindication of Celebrex.

Myocardial Infarction - Heart Attack is a contraindication of Celebrex.

Peptic Ulcer - Ulcer from Stomach Acid is a contraindication of Celebrex.

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Celebrex.

Thromboembolic Disorder - Obstruction of a Blood Vessel by a Blood Clot is a contraindication of Celebrex.

Tobacco Smoker - Tobacco Smoking is a contraindication of Celebrex.

Contraindication Warnings 

Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests - Abnormal Liver Function Tests is a contraindication of Celebrex.

Anemia is a contraindication of Celebrex.

Body Fluid Retention - Water Retention is a contraindication of Celebrex.

Bronchial Asthma - Asthma is a contraindication of Celebrex.

Chronic Heart Failure is a contraindication of Celebrex.

Dehydration - Extreme Loss of Body Water is a contraindication of Celebrex.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Celebrex.

Edema - Visible Water Retention is a contraindication of Celebrex.

Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Celebrex.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Celebrex.

Meloxicam has 21 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Meloxicam.

Meloxicam Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications 

Acute Gastrointestinal Ulcer with Perforation - Acute Ulcer of the Stomach or Intestine with Perforation is a contraindication of Meloxicam.

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft is a contraindication of Meloxicam.

Post-operative from CABG Surgery - Time Immediately after Coronary Bypass Surgery is a contraindication of Meloxicam.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Meloxicam.

Relative Contraindications 

Alcoholism - Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol is a contraindication of Meloxicam.

Blood Coagulation Disorder - Blood Clotting Disorder is a contraindication of Meloxicam.

Cerebrovascular Accident - Stroke is a contraindication of Meloxicam.

Chronic Heart Failure is a contraindication of Meloxicam.

Disease of Cardiovascular System - Disease of the Heart and Blood Vessels is a contraindication of Meloxicam.

Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage - Bleeding of the Stomach or Intestines is a contraindication of Meloxicam.

Gastrointestinal Ulcer - Stomach or Intestinal Ulcer is a contraindication of Meloxicam.

Increased Cardiovascular Event Risk is a contraindication of Meloxicam.

Myocardial Infarction - Heart Attack is a contraindication of Meloxicam.

Peptic Ulcer - Ulcer from Stomach Acid is a contraindication of Meloxicam.

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Meloxicam.

Tobacco Smoker - Tobacco Smoking is a contraindication of Meloxicam.

Contraindication Warnings 

Anemia is a contraindication of Meloxicam.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Meloxicam.

Edema - Visible Water Retention is a contraindication of Meloxicam.

Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Meloxicam.

Renal Disease with Mild to Moderate Renal Function Impairment - Mild to Moderate Kidney Impairment is a contraindication of Meloxicam.
Celebrex - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include severe stomach pain, coffee ground-like vomit, change in amount of urine, slow or shallow breathing, severe headache or loss of consciousness.

Meloxicam - Symptoms of overdose may include
slow/shallow breathing, extreme drowsiness, severe stomach pain, vomit that looks like coffee grounds.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

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