Celecoxib is a medicine belongs to a group of drugs known as Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug. The acts as a Cyclooxygenase Inhibitor. It is used in the therapy of arthritis. Celecoxib is a member of the class of pyrazoles that is substituted sulfamoylphenyl, trifluoromethyl, and p-tolyl groups. It plays the role of a cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor and a non-narcotic analgesic.

Class of Drugs – Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug

Molecular Formula – C17H14F3N3O2S

Molecular Weight – 381.4 g/mol

Working: Given the drug belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.  NSAID drug blocks an enzyme called cyclooxygenase. It works in the body to produce chemicals that cause pain and inflammation. Due to blocking COX, this medicine stops these chemicals from forming. This reduces pain and inflammation.

Uses: This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling or inflammation. Celecoxib is used to treat arthritis, acute pain, and menstrual pain and discomfort. The pain and swelling relief provided by this medication help you perform more of your normal daily activities. It blocks the enzyme in the body that produces prostaglandins. By decreasing prostaglandins, it reduces pain and swelling.

Popular Brands and Dosages: This active ingredient is used in popular medicine as mentioned below:

  • Celebrex: 100 mg and 200 mg

Do not consume alcoholic beverages while treating with Celecoxib.

  • Celebrex-100mg
    In Stock
    Add to wishlist
    Compare
    Quick View
    ,

    Generic Celebrex

    Price range: $20.70 through $65.52

    Celebrex is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug i.e. NSAID. This medication reduces hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. Celebrex is composed of active ingredient Celecoxib used to treat pain or inflammation caused by many conditions such as arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and menstrual pain. It is used to treat juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in children who are at least 2 years old. It is also used in the treatment of hereditary polyps in the colon. GD Searle, a leading pharmaceutical company has been manufacturing this medicine. It is available as a conventional tablet in dosages 100 mg and 200 mg.

    Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page