A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat arthritis. Celecoxib (Celebrex) relieves the pain and inflammation of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It was the first of a new subclass of NSAIDs called COX-2 inhibitors to come on the market for the treatment of arthritis. Celecoxib, like older NSAIDs such as Motrin (ibuprofen) and Naprosyn (naproxen), fights pain and inflammation by inhibiting the effect of a natural enzyme, COX-2. Unlike the older drugs, celecoxib does not also interfere with the enzyme COX-1, which protects the stomach lining. Celecoxib is less likely than the older drugs to cause gastrointestinal bleeding and stomach ulcers.
A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug approved for the treatment of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Celecoxib is a type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) known as a COX-2 inhibitor. It is utilized to alleviate pain and inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Side effects of celecoxib may include nausea and diarrhea. Some individuals may experience abdominal discomfort, but this can be reduced by taking the medication with food.