Celecoxib

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Oct 14, 2022

Drug Details


Generic Name:

Celecoxib

Common Brands:

Celebrex

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)

Forms:

Capsule

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
  • Ankylosing spondylitis
  • Acute pain
  • Primary dysmenorrhea (menstrual pain)

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Celecoxib Drug Class

Celecoxib (seh-luh-kawk-suhb) is a COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

Celecoxib Age Range

Celecoxib is approved for use in adults and children 2 years of age and older.