Adempas Tablets and Celebrex

• Generic Name: riociguat
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Adempas

Riociguat is used to treat chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) in people who cannot be treated with surgery, or in people who have undergone surgery but still have symptoms. Riociguat can treat certain symptoms of CTEPH and can improve your ability to exercise.

Riociguat is also used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Riociguat can improve your ability to exercise and help prevent PAH from getting worse.

Riociguat is available to women only under a special program. You must be registered in the program and understand the risks and benefits of riociguat.

Riociguat may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: celecoxib
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Celebrex, Celebrex

Celebrex (celecoxib) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.

Celebrex is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by many conditions such as arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and menstrual pain.

Celebrex is used to treat juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in children who are at least 2 years old. It is also used in the treatment of hereditary polyps in the colon.