Comparing Celebrex vs Arava
Celebrex | Arava |
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Celebrex (celecoxib) | Arava (leflunomide) |
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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 |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Rheumatoid Arthritis. Arava may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Rheumatoid Arthritis
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More about Celebrex (celecoxib) | More about Arava (leflunomide) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Celebrex has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 226 ratings on Drugs.com. 66% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect. |
Arava has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 32 ratings on Drugs.com. 45% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 32% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Celebrex side effects in more detail. |
See also: Arava side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Celebrex prices |
View all Arava prices |
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Other celecoxib brands include: Elyxyb |
N/A |
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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. | |||||||||||||||||
11 hours |
336 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
Prior To 30 Weeks Gestation
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
Starting At 30 Weeks Gestation See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 418 drugs are known to interact with Celebrex:
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A total of 655 drugs are known to interact with Arava:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||
December 31, 1998 |
September 10, 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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