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Celenta 100mg (Capsule)

Manufactured by: Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

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Celenta is indicated for

  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Ankylosing spondylitis
  • Dysmenorrhea
  • Acute pain
  • Familial adenomatous polyposis

Precautions and warnings

History of GI bleeding, kidney or liver problems, asthma or allergies, and high blood pressure should be taken into account. Regularly check hemoglobin or hematocrit levels to watch for signs of anemia. Also, consider if the person has a history of stroke (cerebrovascular disease) or heart disease (ischaemic heart disease, IHD).

Side-effects

  • Abdominal pain
  • diarrhea
  • nausea
  • oedema
  • dizziness
  • headache
  • insomnia
  • upper respiratory tract infections (URTI); rash. Potentially Fatal: Serious skin reactions such as exfoliative dermatitis
  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • and toxic epidermal necrolysis.

Drug Interactions

This medication can raise the levels of certain drugs in your blood, such as fluconazole, and increase the amount of lithium in your system. It may also make blood pressure medicines and diuretics less effective. Additionally, it can increase the blood-thinning effect of warfarin.

Contraindications

Do not use this medicine if you are hypersensitive or have had allergic reactions such as angioedema (swelling), runny nose, or hives triggered by aspirin, NSAIDs, or sulfonamides. It should also be avoided if you have severe liver problems, severe heart failure, inflammatory bowel disease, stomach ulcers, or serious kidney problems (low creatinine clearance).

Mode of actions

Celecoxib is a medication that mainly works by blocking an enzyme called COX-2. This helps lower substances in the body that cause pain and swelling. Basically, celecoxib reduces pain and inflammation by stopping the production of certain chemicals called prostaglandins.

Dosage & Administration

Adult: PO Osteoarthritis 200 mg 1-2 times/day. May increase to 200 mg 2 times daily if needed. Rheumatoid arthritis 100-200 mg 2 times daily.
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Child: >2 yr ?10 kg to 25 kg: 100 mg bid.

Pain relief; Dysmenorrhea Initial: 400 mg followed by 200 mg on the 1st day if needed. Maintenance: 200 mg 2 times daily. Familial adenomatous polyposis 400 mg 2 times daily.

Hepatic impairment: Moderate (Child-Pugh category B): Reduce dose by 50%. Severe (Child-Pugh category C or >10 score): Contraindicated.

Pregnancy & Lactation

This medicine is not allowed during pregnancy. Do not use it if you are pregnant. It can be absorbed through the skin and lungs caused can damage your unborn child’s organs and cause congenital disabilities. Strict effective birth control during treatment and for six months after stopping this medicine. If you do become pregnant, stop taking this medicine and discuss your doctor right away.

There is no specific information on whether this medicine passes into breast milk or not. Considering the possible risks for the children, breastfeeding while using this medicine is not recommended and at least two weeks after the last dose. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Pack Size & Price

50's pack Price : ৳225

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