Arthrotec Alternatives Compared
| Arthrotec (diclofenac / misoprostol) | Meloxicam | Celebrex (celecoxib) |
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| Arthrotec (diclofenac / misoprostol) | Meloxicam | Celebrex (celecoxib) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Osteoarthritis, Sciatica, Rheumatoid Arthritis. Arthrotec may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Meloxicam is effective for the short-term relief of pain and inflammation associated with arthritis; however, like other NSAIDs, it has the potential to adversely affect the stomach or heart and... View more |
Prescription only
Celebrex 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 |
Related suggestions Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
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| More about Arthrotec (diclofenac / misoprostol) | More about Meloxicam | More about Celebrex (celecoxib) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Arthrotec has an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from a total of 44 ratings on Drugs.com. 80% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 7% reported a negative effect. |
Meloxicam has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 600 ratings on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
Celebrex has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 226 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
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N/A |
Mobic, Qamzova | Other celecoxib brands include: Elyxyb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2 hours |
20 hours |
11 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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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Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
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. |
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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A total of 457 drugs are known to interact with Arthrotec:
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A total of 466 drugs are known to interact with Meloxicam:
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A total of 450 drugs are known to interact with Celebrex:
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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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December 24, 1997 |
April 13, 2000 |
December 31, 1998 |
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1 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.
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