Celebrex Information
Glossary of Terms
Thursday, June 19th, 2008
Celebrex Dosage Information
Friday, June 13th, 2008
Common Celebrex Dosages
Celebrex comes in 100mg tablets. In clinical studies, patients’ results were measured at dosages ranging from 100mg per day or less (or in some cases, only as needed) to 800mg per day (usually administered in two 400mg doses). Read more
Definition of Celebrex
Wednesday, June 11th, 2008
Celebrex vs. Celecoxib
The information contained in this web site applies to the drug Celebrex, and to its generic version Celecoxib. According to the FDA, generic drugs are identical to brand-name drugs in use, dosage, effectiveness, format, risk, and active ingredient. Read more
A History of Celebrex
Tuesday, June 10th, 2008
Major Celebrex Studies
CLASS Study: Celebrex Long-Term Arthritis Safety Study
One of the only long-term studies available on Celebrex, the CLASS study was designed to assess the long-term risks and benefits of NSAID use in patients with arthritis. The study compared the long-term effects of the NSAIDs Celebrex, Diclofenac, and Ibuprofen on 5,800 patients with Osteoarthritis and 2,200 patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Read more
Effectiveness of Celebrex
Tuesday, June 10th, 2008
In both short- and long-term trials, Celebrex provided more effective pain relief in patients suffering from arthritis pain and inflammation. The overall effectiveness of Celebrex, including its side effects and possible complications, may be related to dosages. Read more
How Celebrex Works
Tuesday, June 10th, 2008
Common Pain Conditions Associated with Inflammation
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease in which the cartilage cushioning the joints becomes damaged and worn. With Rheumatoid Arthritis, an autoimmune malfunction causes the immune system to attack the joints themselves. In both cases, the body responds with pain and inflammation. Doctors have long sought to treat pain by addressing inflammation. Celebrex is a type of COX-2 Inhibitor, a class of drugs commonly prescribed to treat the symptoms of chronic pain conditions such as arthritis. Read more
Generic Drug Facts: Celebrex vs. Celecoxib
Tuesday, June 10th, 2008
Basic Process of Drug Patents:
When a new drug hits the market, it is protected by patent laws for a certain period of time and cannot be produced by any other manufacturer until its original patent expires. The patent lasts for 20 years, and begins long before clinical trials. The idea behind this patent period is that the manufacturer who makes the original investment in developing the drug can recoup those costs by enjoying exclusive production rights for a limited time. By the time a drug is released and approved for use, the patent normally covers it for another 7-12 years, after which generic versions can be produced. Read more