Occib Warnings

Absolute contraindications: Not to be given to those patients who have history of: Stroke: Cerebrovascular accident, CVA; Heart attack: Myocardial infarction, MI; Coronary artery bypass graft: CABG; Uncontrolled hypertension; Congestive heart failure (CHF) NYHA II-IV.
COX-2 inhibitors are not to be given to patients with allergy to NSAIDs and those with asthma.
Exercise caution when prescribing Selective COX-2 inhibitors in patients with ischemic heart disease and those with risk factors for heart disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, smoking and patients with peripheral arterial disease.
Considering association between cardiovascular risk and exposure to COX-2 inhibitors, doctors are advised to use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration of treatment.
Intake of COX-2 inhibitors should be stopped with appearance of skin rash and signs of hypersensitivity.
Celecoxib may cause potential gastrointestinal (gastric and liver) and renal toxicities.