Comparing Cataflam vs Celebrex
Cataflam | Celebrex |
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Cataflam (diclofenac) | Celebrex (celecoxib) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Back Pain, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Frozen Shoulder, Aseptic Necrosis, Muscle Pain, Osteoarthritis, Pain, Period Pain, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sciatica, Spondyloarthritis. Cataflam may... 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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More about Cataflam (diclofenac) | More about Celebrex (celecoxib) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Cataflam has an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from a total of 48 ratings on Drugs.com. 84% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 9% reported a negative effect. |
Celebrex has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 224 ratings on Drugs.com. 66% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Cataflam side effects in more detail. |
See also: Celebrex side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic approved | |||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all Celebrex prices |
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Other diclofenac brands include: Cambia, Lofena, Voltaren, Zipsor, Zorvolex | Other celecoxib brands include: 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. | |||||||||
1.8 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 D
Positive evidence of risk
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 422 drugs are known to interact with Cataflam:
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A total of 418 drugs are known to interact with Celebrex:
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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 | |||||||||
November 24, 1993 |
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.
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