Napro 250 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 7.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 350.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 70.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Naproxen sodium |
| Company | Aristopharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Napro
Categories
- Medicine
- Pain Relief
- Anti-inflammatory
- Fever Reducer
Description
- Indicated for rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, juvenile arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis, acute gout, primary dysmenorrhea, and pain management
- Blocks COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes to decrease prostaglandin synthesis
- Dosage includes oral tablets, suspension, and gel for adults and children
- Interacts with ACE inhibitors, antacids, aspirin, diuretics, methotrexate, warfarin, and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
- Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to Naproxen and perioperative pain in coronary artery bypass graft surgery
- Side effects include gastrointestinal, central nervous system, dermatological, cardiovascular, visual, and hearing disturbances
- May have adverse effects on fetus and excreted in small amounts in breast milk
- Precautions for renal and hepatic effects, therapeutic class as NSAIDs for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
- Requires storage below 30°C, protected from light and moisture
Dimensions
N/A
Color Options
N/A
Functions
- Relieves pain
- Reduces fever
- Manages inflammation
- Delays parturition in animals
Materials
N/A
Technical Specifications
- Adult dosage: 500-1000 mg per day in divided doses for rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis
- Children's suspension dosage based on weight
- Gel to be applied 2-6 times a day as required
Design Elements
N/A
Usability Features
- Oral preparations to be taken with water after meals
- Dosage and administration instructions provided for various indications
Indications
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Juvenile arthritis
- Tendonitis
- Bursitis
- Acute gout
- Primary dysmenorrhea
- Pain management
Pharmacology
Blocks COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes to decrease prostaglandin synthesis
Dosage & Administration
- Oral preparations to be taken with water after meals
- Dosage instructions for adults and children for various indications
- Enteric-coated tablets and suspension available
Interaction
- Diminishes antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors
- Delays the absorption of Naproxen with antacids and sucralfate
- Increases adverse effects when taken with aspirin
- Reduces natriuretic effect of diuretics
- Enhances the toxicity of Methotrexate
- Increases the risk of GI bleeding with warfarin and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Naproxen
- Asthma, urticaria, or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs
- Treatment of perioperative pain in coronary artery bypass graft surgery
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal: Heartburn, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, dyspepsia
- Central Nervous System: Headache, vertigo, drowsiness
- Dermatological: Pruritus (itching), purpura
- Cardiovascular: Edema, palpitation
- Others: Visual disturbances, hearing disturbances
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Associated with premature closure of the ductus arteriosus and severe pulmonary hypertension in infants born to mothers taking Naproxen
- Excreted in small amounts in breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Long-term administration may result in renal and hepatic effects
- Caution in patients with significantly impaired renal function
- Monitoring of serum creatinine and/or creatinine clearance advised
- Few reports of moderate to severe jaundice attributed to Naproxen
Therapeutic Class
- NSAIDs for osteoarthritis
- NSAIDs for rheumatoid arthritis
Storage Conditions
Keep below 30°C temperature, protected from light & moisture, keep out of the reach of children