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Certane is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Joint Pain, Muscle Pain. Other than this, Certane has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Certane depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Certane include Abdominal Pain. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Certane as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Certane go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Certane's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Certane has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Certane related warnings section.
Certane is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Disease, Stroke, Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Certane contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Certane may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Certane is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Certane is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Certane safe for pregnant women?
Certane can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Certane, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Certane safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Certane may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Certane should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Certane on the Kidneys?
Certane may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Certane on the Liver?
Certane has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Certane on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Certane. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Certane should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Certane unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Certane habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Certane.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Certane since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Certane only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Certane is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Certane
Taking Certane with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Certane
Information about the interaction of Certane and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Vioxx® (rofecoxib)