Celecoxib generic name Celecoxib Capsules, Celecoxib Capsules and Diclofenac Sodium are both used for rheumatoid arthritis, it is not possible to tell who is more effective, the specific efficacy varies from person to person.
Celecoxib Capsules are indicated for the treatment of acute pain in adults and for the relief of pain in adults with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. Adverse reactions that may occur while using the medicine include rash, indigestion, and abdominal pain.
Diclofenac sodium is indicated for the relief of acute mild to moderate pain, including menstrual cramps, toothache, headache, as well as symptoms of joint swelling and pain in various types of arthritis, non-articular rheumatic pain in various soft tissues, etc. The most common adverse drug reactions include gastric discomfort, burning sensation, dyspepsia (poor appetite), nausea, and acid reflux.
The above two drugs are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, for rheumatoid arthritis have a certain therapeutic effect, but there is individual variability in the use of medication, can not be judged as a whole who is more effective in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
In addition, both contraindications include hypersensitivity to the product, severe heart failure, for perioperative pain treatment of coronary artery bypass graft surgery, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can cause an allergic reaction or gastrointestinal bleeding and perforation, active peptic ulcers / history of bleeding or the occurrence of the current disease.
Note that patients using diclofenac sodium should not consume alcohol. Specific medication should follow the doctor’s instructions, not unauthorized use of medication. It is recommended that patients with rheumatoid arthritis consult the Rheumatology and Immunology Department in a timely manner for standardized treatment under the guidance of a doctor.