Lezoxib Capsules 100mg

Product Description

Product Name: Lezoxib Capsules 100mg 

Product Form: Capsules

Pack Size: 30s

Manufactured By: Horizon Pharmaceuticals

Used For

Celecoxib is a selective COX-2 inhibitor (NSAID) used for:

• Pain and inflammation relief in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.
• Acute pain management (e.g., post-surgical pain, menstrual cramps).
• Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) (to reduce colon polyp formation).

Side Effects

Common side effects:

• Stomach pain, nausea, heartburn
• Dizziness, headache
• Swelling in legs (fluid retention)
• Increased blood pressure

Serious but rare side effects:

• Stomach ulcers, bleeding (lower risk than traditional NSAIDs but still possible)
• Kidney or liver damage
• Increased risk of heart attack or stroke (long-term use)
• Severe allergic reactions (rash, breathing difficulty)

Precautions

• Take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
• Avoid long-term use if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, or a history of stroke.
• Monitor kidney and liver function in prolonged use.
• Not recommended in pregnancy, especially in the third trimester.
• Drug Interactions: Avoid combining with other NSAIDs, blood thinners, or certain antidepressants.