Table 16Celecoxib in patients with bleeding ulcer history

Study Sample SizeTreatmentsRecurrent Ulcer Bleeding (Difference, 95% CI)Other Adverse EventsWithdrawals due to Adverse Events
Chan 2002233
n=287
Celecoxib 200 mg bid
Diclofenac 75 mg bid plus omeprazole 20 mg qd
4.9% vs. 6.3% at 6 months (−1.5%, −6.8 to 3.8; NS)No differences13% vs. 12%, NS*
Lai 2005234
n=242
Celecoxib 200 mg qd
Naproxen 250 mg tid plus lansoprazole 30 mg qd
3.7% vs. 6.3% at 6 months (−2.6; −9.1 to 3.7; NS)No differences for all but dyspepsia: 15% vs. 5.7%, p=0.0210% vs. 7.4%, NS
Chan 2007235
n=273
Celecoxib 200 mg bid plus esomeprazole 20mg bid
Celecoxib 200 mg bid
0% vs. 19% at median 13 months (p=0.03)No differences5.8% vs. 7.4%, NS

bid = twice daily; CI = confidence interval; NS = not significant; qd = three times daily; tid = twice daily

*

Includes withdrawals due to lack of efficacy

Open trial

From: Results

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