Rigorixa Celecoxib 200 mg - 20 Capsules

Product Overview:

• Rigorixa is a brand of celecoxib, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that works by reducing hormones causing inflammation and pain.


• This product contains 20 capsules

Key Features:

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  Celecoxib is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by many conditions such as arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and menstrual pain.

  
  


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  Celecoxib 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.

  
  

How it Works:

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  Celecoxib works by inhibiting the cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes, which are responsible for the production of prostaglandins.

  
  


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  By blocking these enzymes, Celecoxib reduces pain and inflammation.

  
  

Benefits:

• Reducing pain and inflammation in conditions such as arthritis


• Treating symptoms of menstrual pain


• Managing pain and inflammation associated with acute injuries


• Pain relief and reduction of inflammation

Directions for Use:

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  Take celecoxib exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides. Use the lowest dose that is effective in treating your condition.

  
  


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  Irbesartan may be taken with or without food.

  
  

Active Ingredients:

• Celecoxib 200mg

Side Effects:

Serious side effects can include gastrointestinal bleeding, cardiovascular events (e.g., heart attack, stroke), and renal impairment.

Common side effects may include abdominal pain, dyspepsia, diarrhea, and peripheral edema.

Cautions & Warnings:

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  Use with caution in patients with a history of cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal issues, or renal dysfunction. Not recommended for use immediately before or after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.

  
  

Pregnancy Warnings:

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  If you are pregnant, you should not take celecoxib unless your doctor tells you to. Taking an NSAID at about 20 weeks of pregnancy or later may harm your unborn baby. If you need to take this medicine for more than 2 days when you are between 20 and 30 weeks of pregnancy, your doctor may need to monitor the amount of fluid in your womb. You should not take celecoxib after about 30 weeks of pregnancy.

  
  


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  This medicine may affect fertility (ability to have children) in women. Ask your doctor about this risk.

  
  

Breastfeeding Warnings:

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  It may not be safe to breast-feed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.

  
  


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  Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.

  
  

Storage:

• Store at room temperature, protected from moisture and heat.

FAQ:

• Q:What other drugs will affect celecoxib?
  A:Ask your doctor before using celecoxib if you take an antidepressant, steroid medicine, or medicine to treat or prevent blood clots. Taking certain medicines with an NSAID may increase your risk of a stomach ulcer or bleeding.Many drugs can interact with celecoxib. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed here. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.

• Q:What to avoid?
  A:Avoid taking aspirin or other NSAIDs while you are taking celecoxib, unless your doctor tells you to.Avoid drinking alcohol. It may increase your risk of stomach bleeding.Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using other medicines for pain, fever, swelling, or cold/flu symptoms.

• Q:What happens if I miss a dose?
  A:Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.

• Q:What are the side effects?
  A:Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to celecoxib (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling).