How effective is celecoxib for gout?

Generally speaking, celecoxib is effective in the treatment of gout, which has the effect of relieving the symptoms of joint swelling and pain. Celecoxib is a common non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, can selectively inhibit COX-2 to reduce the synthesis of prostaglandins so as to play the role of anti-inflammatory, analgesic and so on, gout patients often appear in the acute attack of joint swelling, severe pain in the joints, etc., at this time to take Celecoxib can be effective in relieving the symptoms, but the use of the drug should be vigilant about the risk of gastrointestinal tract. After the clinical symptoms of gout patients still need to take febuxostat, allopurinol and other uric acid-lowering drugs to further control the blood uric acid level, at the same time should pay attention to strict diet, quit smoking and drinking, increase daily water intake and so on. Drugs should be used under the guidance of a physician, it is recommended that gout patients to the rheumatology and immunology department of a regular hospital and other related departments for detailed consultation, and follow the doctor’s instructions for standardized treatment.