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Celebrex
Celebrex, or Celecoxib, is an anti-inflammatory drug manufactured by Pfizer. Celebrex is used to treat the symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, and alleviate severe menstrual cramps and other acute pain. The FDA has requested Pfizer include in the drug’s packaging a warning about the increased risk of serious cardiovascular incidents, including blood clots, heart attack and stroke related to taking Celebrex. Other serious Celebrex side effects include fluid retention, kidney problems, liver damage and potentially life-threatening stomach bleeding.
Fast Facts
| Name: | Celebrex |
| Generic: | Celecoxib |
| Manufacturer: | Pfizer, Inc. |
| Date approved: | 1998 |
| Status: | Prescription only |
| Approved uses: | Treating symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis and other arthritis. Easing painful menstrual cramps. Relief from acute pain for adults. |
| Off-Label uses: | Cancer prevention, pain relief, psychiatric applications |
| Side effects: | Increased risk of cardiovascular incidents, including blood clotting, heart attack and stroke. Other side effects include, kidney problems, fluid retention, liver damage and potentially lethal stomach bleeding. |
| Related topics: | Unsafe drugs |
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