Emzobrex 200 mg tabl. #10
Manufacturer: Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries , Nigeria
Composition: celecoxib 200.0 mg
What is the active ingredient in Emzobrex 200 mg tablets?
Celecoxib
What is Celecoxib used for?
Symptomatic relief of osteoarthritis (OA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and ankylosing spondylitis (AS) in adults.
How does Celecoxib work?
Inhibits the production of prostaglandins by selectively inhibiting COX-2.
What are the potential risks associated with taking Celecoxib?
Cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, renal, hepatic, skin and systemic hypersensitivity reactions, fluid retention, edema, hypertension, and masking of fever.
Who should not take Celecoxib?
Patients with known hypersensitivity to Celecoxib or sulphonamides, active peptic ulceration or gastrointestinal bleeding, history of allergic reactions to aspirin or NSAIDs, severe hepatic dysfunction, estimated creatinine clearance <30 ml/min, inflammatory bowel disease, congestive heart failure (NYHA II-IV), established ischemic heart disease, peripheral arterial disease, or cerebrovascular disease, pregnant women and women of childbearing potential, and breastfeeding women.
What are the recommended dosages of Celecoxib?
200 mg once daily, with a maximum daily dose of 400 mg.
What precautions should be taken when using Celecoxib?
Monitor patients with significant cardiovascular risk factors, gastrointestinal complications, impaired renal or hepatic function, elderly patients with a body weight less than 50 kg, CYP2C9 poor metabolizers, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and those using concomitant drugs like oral anticoagulants, diuretics, ACE inhibitors, and angiotensin II receptor antagonists.
What should I do if I overdose on Celecoxib?
Contact a healthcare professional immediately.
How should I store Emzobrex 200 mg tablets?
Store below 30°C away from sunlight. Keep all medicines out of reach of children.
Where can I find more information about Emzobrex 200 mg tablets?
Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited website or their customer service line.