If instructed to only use half the amount of medication per dose, carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose. Discard any unused medication after taking your dose. Do not save the unused medication...
Medication Guide WARNING RISK OF SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR AND GASTROINTESTINAL EVENTS Cardiovascular Thrombotic Events Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, including myocardial infarction, and stroke, which can be fatal. This risk may...
Medication Guide WARNING RISK OF SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR AND GASTROINTESTINAL EVENTS Cardiovascular Thrombotic Events Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, including myocardial infarction, and stroke, which can be fatal. This risk may...
The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication. Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. Moderate ...
In 1998, Celebrex (celecoxib) became the first U.S. FDA-approved medication under the new class of NSAIDs called COX-2 selective inhibitors. It is a long-awaited treatment option for people suffering from bothersome arthritis symptoms. Unlike other NSAIDs that usually cause gastrointestinal side ...
Medication Guide WARNING RISK OF SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR AND GASTROINTESTINAL EVENTS Cardiovascular Thrombotic Events Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, including myocardial infarction, and stroke, which can be fatal. This risk may...
Patients should also be encouraged to read the NSAID Medication Guide that accompanies each prescription dispensed. 1. CELEBREX, like other NSAIDs, may cause serious CV side effects such as MI or stroke which may result in hospitalization and even death. Although serious CV events can occur ...
Celebrex is a new medication for the treatment of the inflammation and pain of the two most common forms of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Celebrex is classified as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), however, it is unique in its biologic action compared to previous...
Advise patient to read Medication Guide before starting therapy and with each Rx refill in case of changes. Caution patient to avoid use of more than one NSAID or aspirin at a time; increases risk of GI toxicity. Increasing dose or adding an NSAID or aspirin does not provide increased pain...
authorizationprogramsformedications usedinthetreatmentofhemophilia,cancer,andHIV/AIDSonthehealthoutcomesof TexasMedicaidclients.Thisreportreviewsthepurposeofpriorauthorizationasacost- containmentmeasure,examinestheevidenceofperformanceoftheseprogramsinpractice, anddiscussespotentialimplicationsrelatedtomedicationaccess.Wefound...