Comparing Cataflam vs Celebrex
| Cataflam (diclofenac) | Celebrex (celecoxib) |
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| Cataflam (diclofenac) | Celebrex (celecoxib) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Back Pain, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Frozen Shoulder, Aseptic Necrosis, Spondyloarthritis, Osteoarthritis, Pain, Muscle Pain, Period Pain, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sciatica. 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 | |||||||||
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Cataflam has an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from a total of 50 ratings on Drugs.com. 80% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 10% 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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View all Cataflam side effects |
View all Celebrex side effects |
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| Lower cost generic approved | |||||||||
| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Other diclofenac brands include: Cambia, Lofena, Voltaren, Xiclo, Zipsor, Zorvolex | 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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1.8 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. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
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A total of 445 drugs are known to interact with Cataflam:
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A total of 452 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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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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November 24, 1993 |
December 31, 1998 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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