Consensi

Generic name: Amlodipine And Celecoxib
Dosage form: Tablets

Usage of Consensi

Consensi is a prescription medicine used in adults who need treatment:

with amlodipine for high blood pressure (hypertension), to lower blood pressure, and

with celecoxib for the management of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis.

It is not known if this medicine is safe and effective in children.

Consensi side effects

Consensi can cause serious side effects, including:

See Important information.

liver problems, including liver failure

worsening chest pain (angina) or heart attack, particularly in people with severe obstructive coronary artery disease

heart failure

swelling of your arms, legs, hands and feet (peripheral edema) is common with Consensi but can sometimes be serious.

kidney problems, including kidney failure

increased potassium levels (hyperkalemia)

life-threatening allergic reactions

life-threatening skin reactions

low red blood cells (anemia)

Your healthcare provider will monitor your blood pressure and do blood tests to check you for side effects during treatment.

Consensi may cause fertility problems in females that is reversible when treatment is stopped. Talk to your healthcare provider if this is a concern for you.

The most common side effects include:

swelling of the arms, legs, hands, and feet

joint swelling

dizziness

stomach pain

diarrhea

heartburn

headache

frequent urination

hot or warm feeling in your face (flushing)

gas

tiredness

extreme sleepiness

Get emergency help right away if you get any of the following symptoms:

shortness of breath or trouble breathing

chest pain

weakness in one part or side of your body

slurred speech

swelling of the face or throat

Stop treatment and call your healthcare provider right away if you get any of the following symptoms:

nausea

more tired or weaker than usual

diarrhea

itching

your skin or eyes look yellow

indigestion or stomach pain

flu-like symptoms

vomit blood

there is blood in your bowel movement or it is black and sticky like tar

unusual weight gain

skin rash or blisters with fever

swelling of the arms, legs, hands and feet

These are not all the possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Consensi

Do not take Consensi:

if you are allergic to amlodipine, celecoxib or any of the inactive ingredients in Consensi. See the end of this Medication Guide for a complete list of ingredients.

if you have had an asthma attack, hives, or other allergic reaction with aspirin or any other NSAIDs.

right before or after heart bypass surgery

if you have had an allergic reaction to sulfonamides.

How to use Consensi

Take Consensi exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to.

Take one tablet orally each day.

If your pain stops, do not stop taking Consensi until your healthcare provider prescribes a different medicine to treat your blood pressure. Your healthcare provider will monitor your blood pressure when changing to the new medicine.

If you take too much or overdose, call your healthcare provider or get medical help right away.

Warnings

Consensi contains celecoxib, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), and amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker (CCB). NSAIDs can cause serious side effects, including:

Increased risk of a heart attack or stroke that can lead to death. This risk may happen early in treatment and may increase:

with increasing doses of NSAIDs

with longer use of NSAIDs

Do not take Consensi right before or after a heart surgery called a “coronary artery bypass graft” (CABG).

Avoid taking Consensi after a recent heart attack, unless your healthcare provider tells you to. You may have an increased risk of another heart attack if you take NSAIDs after a recent heart attack.

Increased risk of bleeding, ulcers, and tears (perforation) of the esophagus (tube leading from the mouth to the stomach), stomach, and intestines:

anytime during use

without warning symptoms

that may cause death

The risk of getting an ulcer or bleeding increases with:

past history of stomach ulcers, or stomach or intestinal bleeding with use of NSAIDs

taking medicines called “corticosteroids”, “anticoagulants”, “selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)”, or “serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)”

increasing doses of NSAIDs

longer use of NSAIDs

smoking

drinking alcohol

older age

poor health

advanced liver disease

bleeding problems

You should not take other medicines that contain NSAIDs or salicylates during treatment with Consensi because of increased risk of stomach problems. Taking other medicines that contain NSAIDs or salicylates during treatment with Consensi will not provide increased relief of symptoms of osteoarthritis.

Consensi should only be used:

exactly as prescribed

at the lowest dose possible for your treatment

for the shortest time needed

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