Does Celecoxib Interact With Meloxicam?

In the absence of data regarding potential interaction between pemetrexed and NSAIDs with longer half-lives (e.g., meloxicam, nabumetone), patients taking these NSAIDs should interrupt dosing for at least five days before, the day of, and two days following pemetrexed administration.

Severity: Minor

Severity basis: drug interactions section. Combining Celecoxib (COX-2 selective NSAID) and Meloxicam (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)) is classified as a minor interaction.

What to Do

This is generally a minor interaction, but review it with your pharmacist to be sure it is safe for you.

From the FDA Label

In the absence of data regarding potential interaction between pemetrexed and NSAIDs with longer half-lives (e.g., meloxicam, nabumetone), patients taking these NSAIDs should interrupt dosing for at least five days before, the day of, and two days following pemetrexed administration.

Source: FDA structured product labeling (set_id 00e67d5e-df6f-4dfd-8c2d-a001c8a99af0).

Celecoxib

COX-2 selective NSAID

Brands: Celebrex

View Celecoxib safety profile

Meloxicam

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)

Brands: Mobic

View Meloxicam safety profile

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This information is educational — not medical advice.

This page is provided for general educational purposes and summarizes publicly available data from sources such as the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. It is not a substitute for the judgment of a licensed clinician and should not be used to start, stop, or change any medication. It may be incomplete or out of date, and individual circumstances vary. Always talk with your prescriber or pharmacist about your specific medications and health conditions. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911.

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