Seleco tablet 200mg

About Seleco tablet 200mg

Seleco Tablet Uses

• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Acute pain management
• Menstrual cramps
• Headache and migraine relief

Seleco Tablet Benefits

• Targets inflammation with less stomach irritation than older NSAIDs
• Effective for both chronic arthritis pain and short term acute pain
• Once or twice daily dosing depending on the condition
• Widely used for long term arthritis management

What Experts Say

Celecoxib is a COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. By mainly blocking the COX-2 enzyme involved in inflammation, it tends to cause less stomach irritation than traditional NSAIDs that block both COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes at once.

Rheumatologists and orthopedic surgeons in Pakistan frequently choose celecoxib for patients with arthritis who also have a history of stomach issues, since it carries a comparatively lower risk of gastric ulcers than older NSAIDs. It is a frequent first choice for older patients who need regular pain relief for osteoarthritis but cannot tolerate other NSAIDs.

Doctors still advise caution in patients with heart disease, since COX-2 selective NSAIDs can raise cardiovascular risk with long term use. Pharmacists in Pakistan are encouraged to ask about heart history and sulfa allergies at the counter, since these factors most often decide whether the tablet is appropriate.

Drug Class

• COX-2 selective NSAID

Seleco tablet 200mg formula

• Celecoxib

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Seleco tablet 200mg?

• Take the tablet with or without food, as advised by the doctor.
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take the exact dose prescribed and do not exceed it.
• For chronic conditions, take the tablet regularly at the same time each day.
• Do not combine with other NSAIDs unless a doctor says so.

Drug Interactions

• Aspirin and other NSAIDs: Combined use raises the risk of stomach bleeding without added pain relief benefit.
• Blood thinners such as warfarin: Increases the risk of bleeding.
• ACE inhibitors and ARBs: May reduce blood pressure control and affect kidney function.
• Diuretics: Celecoxib can reduce their effectiveness.
• Fluconazole: Can raise celecoxib levels in the blood, increasing side effect risk.

Risks and warnings

• Cardiovascular risk: Celecoxib can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke, particularly with long term or high dose use.
• Gastrointestinal risk: Although lower than older NSAIDs, stomach ulcers and bleeding can still occur.
• Sulfa allergy: Patients allergic to sulfonamide medicines should avoid celecoxib.
• Kidney impairment: Can reduce kidney function, especially in dehydrated or elderly patients.
• Not for late pregnancy: Should be avoided in the third trimester of pregnancy.

Seleco Tablet Side Effects

Celecoxib is usually well tolerated, but some side effects need attention.

• Stomach pain or indigestion
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Swelling in the legs or ankles
• High blood pressure
• Diarrhea
• Skin rash
• Rarely, signs of stomach bleeding such as black stools

Storage Conditions

• Store at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.
• Keep the tablet in its original blister pack.
• Protect from direct sunlight.
• Keep out of reach of children.