Substance / Medication

Celecoxib

Overview

Active Ingredient
celecoxib
RxNorm CUI
140587

Indications

Celecoxib is indicated 1.1 Osteoarthritis (OA) For the management of the signs and symptoms of OA [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . 1.2 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) For the management of the signs and symptoms of RA [see Clinical Studies (14.2) ] . 1.3 Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) For the management of the signs and symptoms of JRA in patients 2 years and older [see Clinical Studies (14.3) ] . 1.4 Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) For the management of the signs and symptoms of AS [see Clinical Stu

Labeler: Direct_RxUpdated: 2026-02-19T00:00:00.000ZFull label on DailyMed

Boxed Warning

FDA Black Box Warning

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Contraindications

When this intervention should not be used

Celecoxib is contraindicated in the following patients: Known hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylactic reactions and serious skin reactions) to celecoxib, any components of the drug product [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7, 5.9) ] .History of asthma, urticaria, or other allergic-type reactions afte

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.

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Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

Clinical Trials

69 trials linked to this intervention

69
Total Trials
8
Recruiting
23
With Results

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Comparative efficacy and safety of imrecoxib versus celecoxib: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Zeng Xian, Dai Lilin, Li Zude et al. · Front Pharmacol · 2025
PMID: 41560736Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Current Evidence on Celecoxib Safety in the Management of Chronic Musculoskeletal Conditions: An Umbrella Review.
Beaudart Charlotte, Brabant Christian, Alokail Majed et al. · Drugs · 2025
PMID: 40911151Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Efficacy and safety of celecoxib in schizophrenia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Farag NourAllah, Selim Abdullah, Hassan Osama et al. · Inflammopharmacology · 2025
PMID: 40833536Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Efficacy and safety of sodium hyaluronate combined with celecoxib for knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Zeng Mengjie, Wu Zhiquan, Liang Jinying et al. · Asian J Surg · 2024
PMID: 38008631Meta-Analysis
Assessing the efficacy of celecoxib after tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised control trials.
Banatwala Umm E Salma Shabbar, Syed Abdul Rehman Shah, Ain Noor Ul et al. · Clin Otolaryngol · 2024
PMID: 38877737Meta-Analysis
Effect of celecoxib plus standard chemotherapy on cancer prognosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Li Liangyu, Zhang Yingrui, Qin Lizheng · Eur J Clin Invest · 2023
PMID: 36807298Meta-Analysis
Analgesic effectiveness and safety of celecoxib versus non-opioid active controls after third molar surgery: A meta-analytical evaluation.
Isiordia-Espinoza Mario Alberto, Franco-González María Andrea, Alonso-Castro Ángel Josabad et al. · J Stomatol Oral Maxillofac Surg · 2022
PMID: 34192584Meta-Analysis

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.

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Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Specialists

Providers who commonly manage this intervention

Health Goals

Goals connected through associated conditions

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Celecoxib (substance)
SNOMED CT
116081000
UMLS CUI
C0538927
RxNorm CUI
140587
Labeler
Direct_Rx

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 12 entities in the Ltrl knowledge graph.

7
Conditions
2
Biomarkers
1
Specialists
0
Symptoms
69
Clinical Trials

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Ltrl clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.