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Arthrotec Alternatives Compared

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Arthrotec (diclofenac / misoprostol) Meloxicam Celebrex (celecoxib)
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Arthrotec (diclofenac / misoprostol) Meloxicam Celebrex (celecoxib)
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

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Ratings & Reviews

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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Drug Class
Generic Availability

Lower cost generic approved

Lower cost generic

Lower cost generic approved
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
Quantity 60 tablet
Strength 50 mg-200 mcg
Per unit* $9.60
Cost* $576.04

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Quantity 7 tablet
Strength 15 mg
Per unit* $2.86
Cost* $20.00

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Quantity 100 each
Strength 200 mg
Per unit* $17.63
Cost* $1,762.62

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Dosage Forms
  • Oral delayed release tablet
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral suspension
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral capsule
Brand Names

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.

2 hours

20 hours

11 hours
CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
X
Category X Not for use in pregnancy

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

Prior To 30 Weeks Gestation

D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

Starting At 30 Weeks Gestation

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

Prior To 30 Weeks Gestation

D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

Starting At 30 Weeks Gestation

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions

A total of 456 drugs are known to interact with Arthrotec:

  • 100 major drug interactions (418 brand and generic names)
  • 333 moderate drug interactions (1316 brand and generic names)
  • 23 minor drug interactions (167 brand and generic names)

A total of 465 drugs are known to interact with Meloxicam:

  • 98 major drug interactions (417 brand and generic names)
  • 321 moderate drug interactions (1284 brand and generic names)
  • 46 minor drug interactions (153 brand and generic names)

A total of 449 drugs are known to interact with Celebrex:

  • 73 major drug interactions (367 brand and generic names)
  • 373 moderate drug interactions (1719 brand and generic names)
  • 3 minor drug interactions (9 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Ask your doctor before using diclofenac together with alcohol. Do not drink alcohol while taking... View more
  • Ask your doctor before using meloxicam together with alcohol. Do not drink alcohol while taking... View more

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

December 24, 1997

April 13, 2000

December 31, 1998
WADA Class View classifications

N/A

N/A

N/A
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