Dosing & Administration
Adult Dose
7.5-15 mg PO daily.
Pediatric Dose
JIA: 0.125 mg/kg PO daily.
Renal Adjustment
Avoid in severe impairment.
Hepatic Adjustment
No adjustment necessary.
Safety & Special Populations
Pregnancy Category
C (Avoid after 30 weeks).
Lactation Safety
Compatible.
Contraindications & Adverse Effects
Contraindications
- CABG perioperative pain
- History of GI bleeding
Common Adverse Effects
- GI ulcers
- Nephrotoxicity
- Cardiovascular events