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Zycel 200 mg Capsule
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Zycel 200 mg Capsule

Manufactured byZydus Cadila
ContainsCelecoxib
Description
Zycel 200 mg Capsule is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine, which is used to relieve pain and inflammation associated with medical conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea), etc. Do not take this medicine if you have any bleeding disorder or asthma or a known allergy to this medicine.
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List of substitutes for Zycel 200 mg Capsule

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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Zycel 200 mg Capsule

  • Fever
  • Swelling of feet or lower legs
  • Increase in blood pressure
  • Diarrhea
  • Stomach pain
  • Headache
  • Heartburn
  • Runny Nose
  • Flatulence
  • Decreased appetite

Uses of Zycel 200 mg Capsule

What is it prescribed for?

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Dysmenorrhea
  • Acute Pain
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendency has been reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to celecoxib, or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.

Asthma

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from asthma due to the increased risk of worsening the patient's condition.

Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG)

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients who have undergone recent heart surgery, due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

Gastro-intestinal bleeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of gastrointestinal bleeding due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

Severe Liver/Kidney Impairment

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from severe impairment of liver/kidney function due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.
General warnings

Heart disease

This medicine may cause a heart attack, stroke, or other associated symptoms after prolonged use. This risk is especially higher in patients with a history of heart diseases. Close monitoring of heart function is recommended for such patients. Report any symptoms such as chest pain, shallow breathing, speech slurring, weakness, etc. to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Gastro-intestinal bleeding

This medicine should be used with extreme caution due to the increased risk of severe gastrointestinal bleeding, especially with prolonged use. This risk is significantly higher in the elderly population and in patients with a history of gastrointestinal diseases. Report any unusual symptoms such as blood in the stool or vomit to the doctor immediately. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Kidney/Liver disease

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney/liver disease due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor on priority. Close monitoring of kidney/liver function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Driving or operating machinery

Use of this medicine may cause drowsiness or dizziness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Leflunomide

Corticosteroids

Adefovir

Antihypertensives

Disease interactions

Asthma

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of NSAID-sensitive asthma. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be done under your doctor's supervision.

Fluid Retention and edema

This medicine may cause fluid retention and edema in some patients. Close monitoring of blood pressure, electrolyte levels, and heart function may be required based on the clinical condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take this medicine as prescribed by the doctor. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller quantities than prescribed. It can be taken with or without food. An adequate amount of water should be consumed while taking this medication.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
This medicine works by reducing the formation of certain substances in the body that causes pain and swelling.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Classification

Category

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents

Schedule

Schedule H

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https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/medicine/14534

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[Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2020 [cited 3 February 2020]. Available from:

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.2117.pdf
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