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Celofin 200 group of pain relievers, antipyretics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, drugs for the treatment of Gout and joint diseases with Celecoxib 200mg ingredients. What are the uses of Celofin 200?
1. Uses of Celofin 200
What is Celofin 200? This is a question asked by many people. Therefore, before going to learn about the use of Celofin 200, let's answer the question what is Celofin 200?Celofin 200 mg drug has the main ingredient Celecoxib 200mg and other active ingredients. Among them, Celecoxib is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat arthritis. Prostaglandins are chemicals that are important contributors to arthritis that leads to pain, heat, swelling, and redness. Celecoxib blocks the prostaglandin-producing enzyme (cyclooxygenase 2), reducing prostaglandin levels. The result is less inflammation and less pain, redness, and swelling that accompanies it. Celecoxib differs from other NSAIDs in that it is less likely to cause peptic ulcers (at least for short-term treatment) and does not interfere with blood clotting.
Celofin 200 is formulated in hard capsule form. This medication is used in adults for the symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis and for the management of acute pain, including toothache.
In addition, Celofin 200 may have some other effects that are not listed on the approved label. You only use this medicine to treat certain other conditions when prescribed by your doctor.
However, the drug should not be used in the following cases:
Patients with severe heart/kidney/liver failure, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis). Hypersensitivity to any ingredient of the drug. People allergic to sulfonamides. Pregnant/lactating women.
2. Dosage of Celofin 200 mg
Each type of pharmaceutical is prepared in different forms with doses suitable for the patient's condition and disease level to bring the best treatment effect. In particular, the drug Celofin 200 is used orally. Patients should pay attention to carefully read the instructions on how to use Celofin 200 above from the drug user manual, do not arbitrarily use the drug by other routes not mentioned in the instruction sheet for using Celofin 200. The drug can be taken on an empty stomach or on an empty stomach.
Below is the reference dose of Celofin 200 for specific patients:
Osteoarthritis: 200mg x 1 time/day or 100mg x 2 times/day. Rheumatoid arthritis: 100-200mg x 2 times/day. Management of acute pain & primary dysmenorrhea initially 400 mg, supplemented with 200 mg if needed on the first day, subsequent days: 200 mg twice daily as needed. Minimum dose interval of 4 hours. Dosage of Celofin 200 for children: Differences between children and adults such as pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, side effects... especially children are not allowed to be included in clinical trials ready before issuing a marketing authorization for a new drug. Therefore, using this drug for children should be very careful even with drugs that have not been warned. In fact, cases of overdose with Celofin 200 mg have been recorded. If the patient encounters any unusual signs while taking the drug, immediately notify the doctor for timely treatment instructions.
If you miss a dose, take that dose as soon as you remember, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose, just take the next dose. Do not take a double dose.
3. Celofin 200 mg side effects
Patients taking Celofin 200 may also experience unwanted side effects such as:
The most common adverse effects are headache, abdominal pain, indigestion, diarrhea, nausea, flatulence and insomnia. Other side effects are fainting, renal failure, heart failure, severe progression of hypertension, chest pain, tinnitus, deafness, peptic ulceration, bleeding, blurred vision, anxiety, photosensitivity , weight gain, water retention. Possible Types of Allergic Reactions to celecoxib: People who have had an allergic reaction (rash, itching, trouble breathing) to a sulfonamide (such as Bactrim), aspirin, or other NSAIDs may be allergic to celecoxib and not should take celecoxib. This is not a complete list of Celofin 200 side effects. In the process of use may occur other side effects not listed, patients also need to notify the doctor for timely treatment
4. Celofin 200 . drug interactions
When using a combination of one or more drugs together, drug interactions may occur, leading to antagonism or synergism. Therefore, when prescribed Celofin 200, the patient needs to inform the doctor about the drugs or supplements they are using. Some drugs can interact with Celofin 200 such as:
Concomitant use of celecoxib with aspirin or other NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen etc.) may increase the risk of peptic ulcers. Fluconazole (DIFLUCAN) increases the concentration of celecoxib in the body by inhibiting the breakdown of celecoxib in the liver. Therefore, in patients receiving fluconazole, treatment with celecoxib should be initiated at the lowest recommended dose. Celecoxib increases blood levels of lithium (ESKALITH) by 17%. Therefore, lithium therapy should be closely monitored during and after celecoxib therapy. People who drink more than three drinks a day may have an increased risk of stomach ulcers when taking NSAIDs, and the same is true for celecoxib. When using drugs with foods or alcohol, beer, tobacco... because those foods and beverages contain other active ingredients, they may affect the phenomenon of antagonism or synergism with the drug. . Read the instructions for use carefully or consult your doctor or pharmacist about taking Celofin 200 with food, alcohol and tobacco.
5. Be careful when using Celofin 200
Some of the following patients need to be careful while using the drug.
Patients with a history of peptic ulcers Patients with advanced kidney disease Patients with edema, hypertension or heart failure Patients with asthma Patients under 18 years of age. The dose of Celofin 200 should be adjusted in the group of patients with moderate liver disease. Absolutely do not use celecoxib in severe liver failure
Minimize the co-administration of celecoxib with ACE inhibitors, furosemide and thiazide diuretics, antifungal drugs fluconazole, anticoagulants warfarin.
Women who are in pregnancy are not allowed to prescribe this drug because it can negatively affect the health of the pregnant mother and the development of the fetus. Some side effects include: miscarriage, teratogenicity, fetal malformation. If pregnant women have a need to use this drug, they should notify and consult a doctor to use the drug safely. In addition, women who are breastfeeding should not use Celofin 200 because the drug can be passed to the baby through breastfeeding.
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