1. Dosage

Celecoxib, a selective cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), demonstrates anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic effects through inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis, predominantly by inhibiting COX-2. Like nonselective NSAIDs, celecoxib is associated with an increased risk of potentially fatal thrombotic cardiovascular events, including myocardial infarction and stroke. Therefore, celecoxib should be used cautiously in patients with cardiovascular disease or with risk factors for cardiovascular disease. To minimize the risk of celecoxib-associated cardiovascular events, the lowest celecoxib dose for the shortest treatment duration should be utilized. Celecoxib capsules are FDA-approved to manage ankylosing spondylitis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, acute pain, primary dysmenorrhea, and rheumatoid arthritis^1-3. Celecoxib liquid is FDA approved for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adult patients^1,2,4.