Celecoxib

Generic Name

celecoxib

Trade Name

Celebrex

Indication

osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute pain

Action

decreases pain and inflammation by inhibiting synthesis of prostaglandins

Therapeutic Class

antirrheumatics/NSAID

Pharmacologic Class

none

Nursing Considerations

use caution with cardiovascular disease

increases risk for MI, CVA, thrombosis

may cause GI bleeding, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, dermatitis

notify provider for new-onset abdominal pain or black stool