Celebrex General Information

Celebrex is a medication prescribed for the treatment of many conditions such as pain and inflammation. It is a prescription medication and belongs to the family of a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is a COX-2 inhibitor, a specific type of NSAID. The chemical name of Celebrex 4-[5-(4-methylphenyl)- 3-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-pyrazol-1-yl] benzenesulfonamide. It is a diaryl-substituted pyrazole. The chemical formula is C17H14F3N3O2S. Celebrex has a molecular weight of 381.38. The inactive ingredients of Celebrex include lactose monohydrate, croscarmellose sodium, gelatin, magnesium stearate, edible inks, povidone and sodium lauryl sulfate. Usually the dosage is decided by the health care practitioner. The recommendation will vary as per various factors such as ant medical condition the patient is being treated for, physical condition of the patient, medications currently taken by the patient and body weight (for children). These doses can be prescribed without any specific requirement for meal timing. Celebrex should be stored at room temperature. It should be stored away from moisture and heat. The medication should also be kept out of the reach of children. Celebrex is available in the market in capsules of 4 strengths. These include Celebrex 50 mg, Celebrex 100 mg, Celebrex 200 mg, Celebrex 400 mg.

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