Final answer:
Celecoxib (Celebrex) should never be given to patients with a history of severe allergic reactions to aspirin or other NSAIDs.
Step-by-step explanation:
Celecoxib (Celebrex) is a common COX-2 NSAID and should never be given to patients who have had a severe allergic reaction to aspirin or other NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen or naproxen. It is also contraindicated in patients who have a history of allergic reactions, including asthma, hives, or other allergic reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs.
COX-2 selective inhibitors are a newer type of medicine that block the COX-2 enzyme more than the COX-1 enzyme. The only COX-2 selective inhibitor currently on the market in the United States is the prescription drug Celebrex (celecoxib), which is marketed by Pfizer. It was believed that COX-2 inhibitors may be less likely to cause the stomach problems associated with the older NSAIDs, but all NSAIDs carry the risk of stomach problems.