Diproxen 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 8.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 400.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 80.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Naproxen sodium |
| Company | Drug international ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- rheumatoid arthritis
- osteoarthritis
- ankylosing spondylitis
- juvenile arthritis
- tendonitis
- bursitis
- acute gout
- primary dysmenorrhea & pain
Pharmacology
- COX-1 and COX-2 enzyme blocking
- prostaglandin synthesis
- differentiation of COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes
- antipyretic
- analgesic
- anti-inflammatory
Dosage & Administration
- oral administration
- enteric-coated tablets
- suspension dosage for children
- gel application
- dosage for different indications and age groups
Interaction
- ACE inhibitors
- Antacids & Sucralfate
- Aspirin
- Diuretics
- Methotrexate
- Warfarin
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI)
Contraindications
- known hypersensitivity to Naproxen
- asthma or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs
- perioperative pain in coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal
- Central Nervous System
- Dermatological
- Cardiovascular
- visual disturbances
- hearing disturbances
Pregnancy & Lactation
- adverse effects on fetus
- delay in parturition
- premature closure of the ductus arteriosus
- excretion in breast milk
- balancing benefits and risks for mother and fetus
Precautions & Warnings
- renal effects
- long-term administration resulting in renal pathology
- acute interstitial nephritis
- abnormal renal pathology
- renal function monitoring
- significantly impaired renal function caution
- accumulation of naproxen metabolites
- hepatic effects
- reports of moderate to severe jaundice
Therapeutic Class
- Drugs for Osteoarthritis
- Drugs used for Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- protected from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children