medication interactions exist: (1) pharmacokinetic interactions, in which alcohol interferes. with the metabolism of the medication, and (2) pharmacodynamic interactions, in which. alcohol enhances the effects of the medication, particularly in the central nervous system. (e.g., sedation).
It is also known by its drug name, Celecoxib. Celebrex is used to treat pain, stiffness and discomfort caused by lupus in joints and other tissues. Unlike other drugs in its class, Celebrex does not interfere with blood clotting. Celebrex should not be used by people who are allergic to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as Aspirin or Ibuprofen.
Patients on naproxen and ibuprofen were more likely than those on Celebrex to have anemia caused by bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract. Those on ibuprofen were more likely than those on the other drugs to end up with kidney problems or be hospitalized for high blood pressure.