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What the FDA labels say about taking them together

Celecoxib and warfarin

Celecoxib's FDA label of November 22, 2024 names warfarin in its drug interactions section, and warfarin's label names celecoxib too. The celecoxib label: “• Celecoxib and anticoagulants such as warfarin have a synergistic effect on bleeding. The concomitant use of Celecoxib and anticoagulants have an increased risk of serious bleeding compared to the use of either drug …”

Check it at the source: the celecoxib FDA label on DailyMed (effective November 22, 2024, Viatris Specialty LLC); the warfarin FDA label on DailyMed (effective May 29, 2026, Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC).

What does the celecoxib label say about warfarin?

Celecoxib label, drug interactions

Drugs that Interfere with Hemostasis Clinical Impact: • Celecoxib and anticoagulants such as warfarin have a synergistic effect on bleeding. The concomitant use of Celecoxib and anticoagulants have an increased risk of serious bleeding compared to the use of either drug alone. • Serotonin release by platelets plays an important role in hemostasis. … Intervention: Monitor patients with concomitant use of CELEBREX with anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin), antiplatelet drugs (e.g., aspirin), SSRIs, and SNRIs for signs of bleeding [see ].

Celecoxib label, warnings and precautions

Co-morbid conditions such as coagulation disorders or concomitant use of warfarin, other anticoagulants, antiplatelet drugs (e.g., aspirin), SSRIs and serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) may increase this risk.

Source: FDA drug label (Elyxyb - Celecoxib, NDA212157), SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC., effective November 26, 2024 (SPL set c8a5de07-9f27-4a54-a885-8089f0307bd7), via openFDA

Source: FDA drug label (CELEBREX), NDA020998 (Upjohn), as published by Viatris Specialty LLC, effective November 22, 2024 (SPL set 2d6675e4-5859-4be2-8037-a20ce9f707aa), via openFDA; the full label on DailyMed

What does the warfarin label say about celecoxib?

Warfarin label, drug interactions

Drug Class: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Specific Drugs: celecoxib, diclofenac, diflunisal, fenoprofen, ibuprofen, indomethacin, ketoprofen, ketorolac, mefenamic acid, naproxen, oxaprozin, piroxicam, sulindac

Source: FDA drug label (Warfarin Sodium), Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, effective May 29, 2026 (SPL set 558b7a0d-5490-4c1b-802e-3ab3f1efe760), via openFDA; the full label on DailyMed

These are the labels' own sentences. PlainMeds does not grade interactions; a pharmacist or prescriber can say what they mean for one person's medicines.

Both medicines on the record

63Celecoxib generic labelers
19Warfarin generic labelers
CelecoxibWarfarin
Labeled forOsteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Pain, MigraineBlood clots (DVT and PE), Atrial fibrillation
Boxed warningYesYes
Pharmacy cost (NADAC)$0.0762 per capsule 200 mg capsule$0.093 per tablet 2 mg tablet
Shortage nowNo current entryNo current entry

Source: FDA NDC Directory, CMS NADAC of October 7, 2026 and the FDA Drug Shortage Database (FDA files October 8, 2026)

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