Comparing Allopurinol vs Celecoxib
Allopurinol | Celecoxib |
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Allopurinol | Celecoxib |
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Prescription only
Allopurinol is used in the treatment of high uric acid levels associated with gout, kidney stones, and cancer treatment, it should not be used for asymptomatic high uric acid levels. If a rash occurs... View more |
Prescription only
Celecoxib is a COX-2-specific NSAID that has a lower propensity for gastrointestinal side effects than many other NSAIDs; however, it still may increase the risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic... View more |
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More about Allopurinol | More about Celecoxib | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Allopurinol has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 89 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
Celecoxib has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 279 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Allopurinol prices |
View all Celecoxib prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Aloprim, Zyloprim | Celebrex, Elyxyb | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
27 hours |
11 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Prior To 30 Weeks Gestation
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
Starting At 30 Weeks Gestation See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 433 drugs are known to interact with Allopurinol:
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A total of 428 drugs are known to interact with Celecoxib:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
August 19, 1966 |
December 31, 1998 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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