What type of medication is celebrex?

We all love pain. We thrive on it, we dance in the rain when it hurts. But sometimes, just sometimes, we need a break from the endless cycle of pain and frustration. That’s where celecoxib or as its friends call it – Celebrex comes into play or rather picture!

The Introduction

Celebrex is a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) that hopefully won’t make you break out in hives after consumption like some other NSAIDs that shall not be named! It’s a prescription drug used to manage various types of chronic pains such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and even menstrual cramps.

What Exactly Does Celebrex Do To Your Body?

What doesn’t it do? Here are just some of many things celecoxib can do:

• Reduce inflammation like your personal superhero
• Take down fever, which trusts us nobody wants to have!
• Help get rid of chronic pain without making you feel sleepy
• All by blocking COX enzymes

Are these little superpowers enough for you?

How Does It Work under the Hood?

COX enzymes (specifically COX-2), also known as Cyclooxygenases produce hormones called Prostaglandins, which lead to swelling and inflammation throughout our body.

Isn’t this interesting how tiny molecules can cause havoc within our bodies similar to your uncle Greg who always causes chaos during family functions?!

By selectively inhibiting only COX-2 enzymes specific chemicals involved in bone formation and protection remain active thus reducing joint stiffness resulted due to prolonged usage like an athlete’s overworked right knee. This means less achy achy bones!

Methocarbamol #ThisLooksCrazyToo Which helps reduce muscle spasms but with fewer cellular side-effects not found in older muscle relaxants. Thus Methocarbamol + Celebrex = one happy team if needed to decrease inflammation in acute conditions.

What Illnesses Can It Be Used For?

Oh, the list is long since celecoxib can be used for different types of pain management and these are just a few:

• Osteoarthritis – A form of arthritis common among elderly people due to wear & tear on your body (partying too much when young!) caused by old age or weight-bearing joints trauma
• Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) – Resulting from chronic autoimmune disease where joints are damaged as defense mechanism causing joint stiffness, swelling, and ultimately leading to loss of function over time
• Menstrual cramps – Did anybody say ‘my best friend’s friend’!
• Ankylosing Spondylitis \ When spine bones fuse together which causes excruciating back pain
  Endometriosis #Lookslikeatripworderfromthetourismsector Where uterine lining growth occurs outside uterus commonly resulting in pelvic pains

But before you go running towards your nearest corner pharmacy! Let’s give some other important details that everyone should know!

Side Effects: Is it All Sunshine and Rainbows?

Nothing comes without shortcomings right? Here are some side effects you could experience while using celecoxib but note this is not an exhaustive list!

Mild Side Effects

These little mild symptoms take their toll at times including:

• Headaches Dizziness
• Diarrhea Stuffy nose/ runny nose
• Nausea/ vomiting

Seems bearable enough right?

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Serious Side Effect Bud?

Yikes! You’d want to watch out for any kind of allergic reaction including all sorts of swelling on your face or throat which can also cause troubled breathing. Also, watch out for any flu-like symptoms that persist like fever, serious skin reactions such as hives, rashes, and blistering of the skin – Think sunburn at Cancun!

In some severe cases you might end up with:

 Liver damage (dark urine-cough cough yes yellow!)                                                                                   Stomach ulcers/ bleeding

Oh so much fun right?

Can Anyone Take Celebrex?

Nope! Some people need to avoid it including:

• Those allergic to NSAIDs
• Sufferers of dangerous heart conditions
• Previous Asthma or Breathing Issues

It’s important to note that consumption requires a doctor’s approval rather than google search enlisting self-medication!

Dosage: What shall the Gods Decree?

Dosing highly depends on your particular state of illness in life. Your dosage will be prescribed by your medical health professional but here are general guidelines:

• For Rheumatoid Arthritis & Osteoarthritis – The standard dose seems usually between 100 mg t0 200mg twice daily
• For menstrual cramps kick-starting 200 mg once daily sounds perfect.

Just remember not to exceed maximum limits without seeking guidance otherwise simply putting it : ‘you’ll be dancing with your toilet aisles’!

Well there you have it humans! Whether you’re battling minor pains during periods or coping through joint pain caused by arthritis over years celecoxib i.e Celebrex has got our backs.

But don’t forget only use this medicine once approved from a medical professional as playing pharmacist isn’t really cool guys!