Celecoxib Alternatives Compared
Celecoxib | Buprenex | Tramadol |
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Celecoxib | Buprenex (buprenorphine) | Tramadol |
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Prescription only
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Prescription only
Buprenex is a potent analgesic that should be only used to treat moderate to severe pain under strict conditions when other analgesics have proved inadequate. Sedation is the main side effect and it... View more |
Prescription only
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Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Celecoxib has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 257 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
Buprenex has an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from a total of 6 ratings on Drugs.com. 80% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. |
Tramadol has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 1789 ratings on Drugs.com. 61% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Commonly reported side effects include:
See also: celecoxib side effects in more detail. |
See also: Buprenex side effects in more detail. |
Commonly reported side effects include:
See also: tramadol side effects in more detail. |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Celebrex, Elyxyb | Other buprenorphine brands include: Belbuca, Butrans, Sublocade | ConZip, Qdolo, Tramadol Hydrochloride ER | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
48 hours |
5.2 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Moderate abuse potential
Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence. |
Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
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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
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A total of 393 drugs are known to interact with celecoxib:
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A total of 662 drugs are known to interact with Buprenex:
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A total of 648 drugs are known to interact with tramadol:
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
October 29, 2014 |
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August 29, 2011 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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