What is parecoxib used for?

This medicine is used for the prevention and treatment of pain. It can be used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation (swelling and soreness) which may occur after surgery. Although Dynastat can relieve the symptoms of pain and inflammation, it will not cure your condition.

How is parecoxib given?

No data are available. Therefore, parecoxib is not recommended in these patients. The IV bolus injection may be given rapidly and directly into a vein or into an existing IV line. The IM injection should be given slowly and deeply into the muscle.

Is parecoxib an Nsaid?

(1) Parecoxib is the second nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug, after ketoprofen, to be marketed in France for the treatment of postoperative pain. (2) Another injectable NSAID, ketorolac, was marketed briefly in the 1990s.

Is parecoxib a prodrug?

General information. Parecoxib sodium is an injectable COX-2 inhibitor developed for the treatment of acute pain. It is a prodrug of a sulfonamide-based COX-2 inhibitor, valdecoxib, a potent anti-inflammatory and analgesic drug.

Is parecoxib FDA approved?

FDA rejects parecoxib, only injectable COX-2 inhibitor – Medscape – Sep 20, 2005.

How often can you give parecoxib?

Indications and dose Initially 40 mg, then 20–40 mg every 6–12 hours as required for up to 3 days; maximum 80 mg per day.

Is celecoxib the same as parecoxib?

Parecoxib is a COX2 selective inhibitor in the same category as celecoxib (Celebrex) and rofecoxib (Vioxx). As it is injectable, it can be used perioperatively when patients are unable to take oral medications.

Is parecoxib available in the US?

FDA rejects parecoxib, only injectable COX-2 inhibitor.

Which is safer Advil or Celebrex?

The PRECISION results show that this isn’t the case. Celebrex is an important drug for physicians to use in treating arthritis patients in significant pain. It is safer to use from a GI perspective than non-selective NSAIDs and, in patients with kidney function issues, it is safer than ibuprofen.