CELECOXIB Plasma and Cerebral Spinal Fluid Pharmacokinetics in Children

In Phase I twenty (20) children will receive either celecoxib 14 or 7 mg/kg 120-180 minutes prior to lumbar puncture (LP). In Phase II forty-five (45) children will receive celecoxib 14 mg/kg, 7 mg/kg or placebo in one of 5 time intervals, 1-24 hours prior to LP.

In Phase II forty-five (45) children will receive celecoxib 14 mg/kg, 7 mg/kg or placebo in one of 5 time intervals, 1-24 hours prior to LP.