Fritt 250 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 4.01 (5 x 10: ৳ 200.50)
Strip Price: ৳ 40.10
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Naproxen sodium |
| Company | Somatec pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- rheumatoid arthritis
- osteoarthritis
- ankylosing spondylitis
- juvenile arthritis
- tendonitis
- bursitis
- acute gout
- primary dysmenorrhea
Pharmacology
Naproxen blocks COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes leading to decreased prostaglandin synthesis.
Dosage & Administration
Naproxen oral preparations should be taken with water preferably after meals. Dosage varies for different indications and age groups.
Interaction
- ACE inhibitors
- Antacids & Sucralfate
- Aspirin
- Diuretics
- Methotrexate
- Warfarin
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI)
Contraindications
Naproxen is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Naproxen, asthma, urticaria, or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs. It is also contraindicated for perioperative pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal
- Cardiovascular
- Central Nervous System
- Dermatological
- Others
Pregnancy & Lactation
Naproxen may have adverse effects on the fetus. Excreted in small amounts in breast milk.
Precautions & Warnings
- Renal effects
- Hepatic effects
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.