Celecoxib

ATC code
M01AH01
Therapeutic class
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID) · Selective COX-2 Inhibitor (Coxib)
Forms
oral capsule
Brand names
Celecoxib (US) · Celebrex (FR) · Artilog (ES)
Overall confidence
high

Regulatory sources consulted

Approved indications

Contraindications

Absolute

  • Hypersensitivity to celecoxib, sulfonamides, or any components of the drug product.
  • History of asthma, urticaria, or other allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs.
  • In the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.
  • Active peptic ulcer or gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding.
  • Congestive heart failure (NYHA II-IV), established ischemic heart disease, peripheral arterial disease, and/or cerebrovascular disease.
  • Pregnancy and women of childbearing potential not using effective contraception.

Clinical warnings

Drug interactions

Adverse events

Common (≥1%)

abdominal pain · diarrhea · dyspepsia · flatulence · peripheral edema · dizziness · pharyngitis · rhinitis · sinusitis · upper respiratory tract infection · rash

Rare but serious

cardiovascular thrombotic events · gastrointestinal bleeding · hepatotoxicity · hypertension · heart failure · renal toxicity · anaphylactic reactions · serious skin reactions (SJS/TEN)

Pregnancy and lactation

FDA category: Contraindicated (EU) / D (3rd trimester, US)

Contraindicated during pregnancy (European SPC). In the US, use of NSAIDs, including celecoxib, can cause premature closure of the fetal ductus arteriosus and fetal renal dysfunction. Limit dose and duration between 20-30 weeks of gestation and avoid use from 30 weeks onward.

Recent literature (PubMed)