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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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Jury Verdicts Related to Celebrex

______ VERDICT Defendant orthopedist is negligent in prescribing Celebrex for knee pain despite history of gastrointestinal disorder - Internal bleeding in upper gastrointestinal area leads to fatal lower gastrointestinal bleed.

______ VERDICT Defendant orthopedist is negligent in prescribing Celebrex for knee pain despite history of gastrointestinal disorder - Internal bleeding in upper gastrointestinal area leads to fatal lower gastrointestinal bleed.

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FDA Information Related to Celebrex

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MSN Newsfeeds Related to Celebrex

Study: Celecoxib can cause arrhythmias

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Useful Web Sites Related to Celebrex

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