Fluconazole increases the AUC of 
celecoxib by 130%. The AUC of the active 
metabolite of parecoxib (valdecoxib) is increased by 62% by 
fluconazole. 
 The manufacturers recommend that half the dose of 
celecoxib should be used in patients taking 
fluconazole. A dose reduction of parecoxib is recommended in patients taking 
fluconazole.