Celebrex Prescription Online

Celebrex - Overview

Celebrex, containing celecoxib, is a medication used in the treatment of symptoms resulting from underlying osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis in some patients. People who need a Celebrex prescription can use Push Health to connect with a medical provider who can prescribe Celebrex medication, including generic Celebrex tablets, when appropriate to do so.

What Is Celebrex Used For?

Celebrex prescription medication is sometimes used for relieving symptoms caused by rheumatoid arthritis and arthritis in adults. Celebrex medication, like diclofenac (Pennsaid, Voltaren), etodolac (Lodine), ketoprofen (Orudis, Ourvail), ketorolac (Acular, Toradol), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), mefenamic acid (Ponstel), meloxicam (Mobic), naproxen (Naprosyn), and nabumetone (Relafen), belongs to a class of medications known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Celebrex has analgesic and antipyretic properties and is thought to have a mechanism of action related to blocking the synthesis of prostaglandin. Specifically, Celebrex medication is thought to work by blocking the cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) enzyme and not the cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) enzyme which is why Celebrex prescription medication belongs to a class of medications known as COX-2 inhibitors.

Celebrex - Dosage and Cost

After being taken orally, the active ingredients in Celebrex peak in the plasma after approximately 180 minutes with some delay if taken with a high fat meal. Celebrex is metabolized by the cytochrome P450 system in the liver and has a half-life of approximately eleven hours. The majority of Celebrex is excreted in the feces. For many patients, the recommended starting dose is Celebrex 100 mg twice per day but the actual regimen used depends on the judgement of the prescribing medical provider in the context of the health needs of the patient. Celebrex 200 mg capsules are relatively affordable, costing approximately 50 cents per capsule at many pharmacies in the United States. Celebrex coupons may also be available online and it may be possible to get one's insurance plan to pay for the prescription (depending on the coverage). Celebrex is available as Celebrex 100 mg capsules, Celebrex 200 mg capsules and Celebrex 400 mg capsules. Celebrex capsules should be stored at 25° C.

Can I Buy Celebrex Online?

Celebrex is a prescription medication in the United States which means one cannot just buy Celebrex online as the first step is consulting with a licensed medical provider. Additionally, because of this designation, Celebrex OTC is not available to be dispensed by a pharmacy. People who need a Celebrex medication prescription, however, can use Push Health to connect with a medical provider who can prescribe Celebrex generic when appropriate to do so.

Celebrex - Side Effects

Before using Celebrex prescription medication, it is important to discuss concerns about side effects with one's pharmacist and medical provider. Side effects that can result from Celebrex capsule use include nausea, diarrhea, flatulence, abdominal pain, dizziness, headache and peripheral edema. Celebrex medication can increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding, ulceration, and perforation with serious and even fatal consequences. Celebrex should not be used by people who have had coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Celebrex prescription capsules can also increase the risk of stroke, myocardial infarction and other serious thrombotic events in the cardiovascular system. Celebrex and alcohol should not be taken together. People who have a known hypersensitivity to Celebrex medication or similar drugs should not use Celebrex prescription medication.

More Celebrex Information

• Celebrex - FDA