Celecoxib
Brand: Celebrex
Key warning
Boxed warning: serious cardiovascular thrombotic events and GI bleeding; not for use after CABG surgery
Common side effects
- Stomach upset
- Fluid retention
- High blood pressure
- Headache
- Diarrhea
Key interactions & cautions
- Raises bleeding risk with blood thinners
- May blunt blood-pressure medications
- Avoid combining with other NSAIDs
- Caution with ACE inhibitors and diuretics
Counseling points
- Take with food to reduce stomach upset
- Report black stools or stomach pain
- Use the lowest effective dose
- Tell provider of sulfa allergy
- Report swelling or sudden weight gain
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