Bpxen 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 7.50 (30's pack: ৳ 225.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Naproxen sodium |
| Company | Bristol pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Juvenile arthritis
- Tendonitis
- Bursitis
- Acute gout
- Primary dysmenorrhea
Pharmacology
- COX-1 and COX-2 enzyme blocking
- Prostaglandin synthesis inhibition
- Antipyretic properties
- Analgesic properties
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Gastrointestinal upset linked to COX-1 enzyme
- Renal toxicities linked to COX-1 enzyme
Dosage & Administration
- Enteric coated tablets
- Oral preparations
- Naproxen Suspension
- Naproxen Gel
- Different doses for different indications
- Dosage for adults
- Dosage for children
- Dosage frequency
Interaction
- ACE inhibitors interaction
- Antacids & Sucralfate interaction
- Aspirin interaction
- Diuretics interaction
- Methotrexate interaction
- Warfarin interaction
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) interaction
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Naproxen
- Asthma or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs
- Perioperative pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal side effects
- Central Nervous System side effects
- Dermatological side effects
- Cardiovascular side effects
- Other reported side effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Adverse effects on fetus
- Delay in parturition
- Premature closure of ductus arteriosus
- Severe pulmonary hypertension in infants
- Excretion in breast milk
- Balancing benefits to mother and risks to fetus
Precautions & Warnings
- Renal effects
- Nephrotoxicity
- Acute interstitial nephritis
- Proteinuria
- Hepatic effects
- Jaundice
- Caution with impaired renal function
- Monitoring of serum creatinine
- Monitoring of creatinine clearance
Therapeutic Class
- Drugs for Osteoarthritis
- Drugs used for Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Storage Conditions
- Temperature requirements
- Protection from light
- Protection from moisture
- Keep out of reach of children