SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Celecoxib

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Celecoxib

Celecoxib has 116 Side Effects total
55 are Life Threatening
0 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of 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.

Celecoxib has 55 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - A Rupture in the Wall of the Stomach or Intestine - Gastrointestinal Perforation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus - Upper Respiratory Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Angina is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Bleeding of the Stomach or Intestines - Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Blood Clot in a Deep Vein - Deep Venous Thrombosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Bloody Urine - Hematuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Bronchospasm - Bronchospastic Pulmonary Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus - Gastroesophageal Reflux is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Difficulty Swallowing - Dysphagia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Disease of the Arteries of the Heart - Coronary Artery Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Disease of the Heart and Blood Vessels - Disease of Cardiovascular System is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Diverticulitis - Diverticulitis of Gastrointestinal Tract is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Hair Loss - Alopecia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Heart Attack - Myocardial Infarction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Heart Throbbing or Pounding - Palpitations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Hemorrhage Within the Skull - Intracranial Bleeding is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Hemorrhage from the Conjunctiva of the Eye - Conjunctival Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis caused by Drugs - Drug-Induced Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Hiatal Hernia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - High Blood Sugar - Hyperglycemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - High Cholesterol - Hypercholesterolemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Increase in the Number of Platelets in the Blood - Thrombocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Bladder - Cystitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Esophagus - Esophagitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Kidney Damage - Nephrotoxicity is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Kidney Stone is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Leg Cramps - Cramps in Legs is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Liver Problems - Disease of Liver is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Low Amount of Potassium in the Blood - Hypokalemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Nosebleed - Epistaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Pain in the Eye - Ocular Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Pneumonia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Puffy Face from Water Retention - Facial Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Red Blood in Bowel Movement - Bloody Stools is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Renal Papillary Necrosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Rupture of a Tendon - Tendon Rupture is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Sensation of Spinning or Whirling - Vertigo is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Sinus Irritation and Congestion - Sinusitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Skin Irritation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Skin Rash with Sloughing - Exfoliative Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Stomach or Intestinal Ulcer - Gastrointestinal Ulcer is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Stroke - Cerebrovascular Accident is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Visible Water Retention - Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

Critical Seriousness - Water Retention - Body Fluid Retention is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Celecoxib

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Celecoxib has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Celecoxib Drug-Drug Interactions

Celecoxib has interactions of severe seriousness with 4 drug(s):

Celecoxib has 1 severe interactions with Cidofovir. Click here to see them

Celecoxib has 3 severe interactions with Ketorolac. Click here to see them

Celecoxib has 3 severe interactions with Toradol. Click here to see them

Celecoxib has 1 severe interactions with Vistide. Click here to see them

Celecoxib has interactions of serious seriousness with 31 drug(s).

Celecoxib has interactions of moderate seriousness with 221 drug(s).

Celecoxib has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Celecoxib has 24 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Celecoxib.

Celecoxib Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

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

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Celecoxib.

Relative Contraindications

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

Cerebrovascular Accident - Stroke is a contraindication of Celecoxib.

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

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

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

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

Increased Cardiovascular Event Risk is a contraindication of Celecoxib.

Myocardial Infarction - Heart Attack is a contraindication of Celecoxib.

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

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

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

Tobacco Smoker - Tobacco Smoking is a contraindication of Celecoxib.

Contraindication Warnings

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

Anemia is a contraindication of Celecoxib.

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

Bronchial Asthma - Asthma is a contraindication of Celecoxib.

Chronic Heart Failure is a contraindication of Celecoxib.

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

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

Edema - Visible Water Retention is a contraindication of Celecoxib.

Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Celecoxib.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Celecoxib.

Celecoxib has 8 related brands and strengths:

Celebrex 100 Mg Cap Celebrex 200 Mg Cap Celebrex 400 Mg Cap Celebrex 50 Mg Cap Celecoxib 100 Mg Cap Celecoxib 200 Mg Cap Celecoxib 400 Mg Cap Celecoxib 50 Mg Cap

Celecoxib - 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.

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.