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Generic Name Celecoxib

Trade Name Celebrex

Indication Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute pain

Action Decreases pain and inflammation by inhibiting synthesis of prostaglandins

Therapeutic Class Antirheumatics/NSAID

Pharmacologic Class Cox 2 inhibitor

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