Comparing Celecoxib vs Colchicine
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| Celecoxib | Colchicine |
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Prescription only
Celecoxib 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
Colchicine is effective for preventing gout flares in adults; however, colchicine may interact with several other medications and cause gastrointestinal side effects at higher dosages. Prescribed for... View more |
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| More about Celecoxib | More about Colchicine | ||||||||||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
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Celecoxib has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 274 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
Colchicine has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 99 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: celecoxib side effects in more detail. |
See also: colchicine side effects in more detail. |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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View all celecoxib prices |
View all colchicine prices |
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| Celebrex, Elyxyb | Colcigel Gel, Colcrys, Gloperba, Lodoco, Mitigare | ||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||||
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11 hours |
1.5 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of 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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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. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 422 drugs are known to interact with celecoxib:
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A total of 274 drugs are known to interact with colchicine:
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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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December 31, 1998 |
July 29, 2009 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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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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