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Celecoxib
Pronounced sel-e-KOX-ib
Brand names: Celebrex
Type: COX-2 NSAID pain reliever · All Pain Relief & Fever Medicines
What Celecoxib is used for
- Arthritis and joint pain
- Acute pain
- Menstrual pain
◆ Kidney note
Can reduce kidney blood flow like other NSAIDs, so kidney function is monitored in at-risk patients.
Common side effects
- Stomach upset
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Swelling of the ankles
Important cautions
- Carries a heart attack and stroke risk warning; risk rises with higher amounts and longer use
- Can still cause stomach bleeding, though somewhat less often than older NSAIDs
- People with a sulfa allergy should mention it before use
How it comes
Capsules. This guide lists forms only — it never lists strengths or doses.
Toxicity lists: Celecoxib also appears on Medicines That Can Harm the Kidneys.
Related medicines — Pain Relief & Fever Medicines
Please note: This page is a patient-education summary, not medical advice, and it deliberately contains no doses. Medicines affect everyone differently — always follow your own prescription and talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.