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Prescribed for Osteoarthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, NSAID-Induced Ulcer Prophylaxis. Vimovo may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Meloxicam is effective for the short-term relief of pain and inflammation associated with arthritis; however, like other NSAIDs, it has the potential to adversely affect the stomach or heart and... View more

Celebrex is effective for the short-term relief of acute pain, and pain and inflammation associated with arthritis, menstruation, and Ankylosing Spondylitis. Risk of symptomatic ulcers is lower with... View more

Prescription only

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Side Effects

Common side effects include: increased liver enzymes.

See the full Vimovo side effects document.

See the full meloxicam side effects document.

Common side effects include: diarrhea, hypertension, abnormal hepatic function tests.

See the full Celebrex side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 60 delayed release tablet
Dosage 20 mg-500 mg
Per Unit* $43.35
Cost* $2,600.92

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Quantity 10 tablet
Dosage 7.5 mg
Per Unit* $1.08
Cost* $10.75

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Quantity 5 capsule
Dosage 200 mg
Per Unit* $9.15
Cost* $45.77

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Generic Availability

Yes

Yes (this medicine)

Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral delayed release tablet
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral suspension
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral capsule

Brand Names

N/A

 Anjeso, Mobic, Vivlodex 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.

15 hours

20 hours

11 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

Prior To 30 Weeks Gestation

D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

Starting At 30 Weeks Gestation

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

Prior To 30 Weeks Gestation

D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

Starting At 30 Weeks Gestation

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

Prior To 30 Weeks Gestation

D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

Starting At 30 Weeks Gestation

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (4)

FDA Alerts (5)

FDA Alerts (6)

Drug Interactions

A total of 488 drugs are known to interact with Vimovo:

  • 80 major drug interactions (287 brand and generic names)
  • 372 moderate drug interactions (2285 brand and generic names)
  • 36 minor drug interactions (206 brand and generic names)

A total of 355 drugs are known to interact with meloxicam:

  • 70 major drug interactions (269 brand and generic names)
  • 279 moderate drug interactions (1187 brand and generic names)
  • 6 minor drug interactions (17 brand and generic names)

A total of 359 drugs are known to interact with Celebrex:

  • 41 major drug interactions (202 brand and generic names)
  • 314 moderate drug interactions (1326 brand and generic names)
  • 4 minor drug interactions (10 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Food may interfere with the absorption of esomeprazole. Esomeprazole should be taken at least one... View more
  • Ask your doctor before using naproxen together with alcohol. Do not drink alcohol while taking... View more
  • Ask your doctor before using meloxicam together with alcohol. Do not drink alcohol while taking... View more

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

April 30, 2010

April 13, 2000

December 31, 1998

WADA Class

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N/A

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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