Naproxin 250 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 4.26 (30's pack: ৳ 127.80)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Naproxen sodium |
| Company | Ambee pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- rheumatoid arthritis
- osteoarthritis
- ankylosing spondylitis
- juvenile arthritis
- tendonitis
- bursitis
- acute gout
- dysmenorrhea
Pharmacology
- blocks COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes
- decreased prostaglandin synthesis
- antipyretic
- analgesic
- anti-inflammatory
Dosage & Administration
- oral intake with water after meals
- specific dosage for different indications
- recommendations for children's dosage
Interaction
- ACE inhibitors
- Antacids & Sucralfate
- Aspirin
- Diuretics
- Methotrexate
- Warfarin
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI)
Contraindications
- known hypersensitivity to Naproxen
- asthma, urticaria, 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
- Central Nervous System
- Dermatological
- Cardiovascular
- Visual disturbances
- Hearing disturbances
Pregnancy & Lactation
- adverse effect on the fetus
- delay in parturition
- premature closure of the ductus arteriosus
- severe pulmonary hypertension in infants born to mothers taking Naproxen
- excretion in breast milk
- possible risks to the fetus
Precautions & Warnings
- Renal effects
- Hepatic effects
- abnormal renal pathology
- acute interstitial nephritis
- hematuria
- proteinuria
- nephrotic syndrome
- monitoring of serum creatinine
- creatinine clearance
- impaired renal function
- hepatic impairment
Therapeutic Class
- Drugs for Osteoarthritis
- Drugs used for Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Storage Conditions
- below 30°C temperature
- protected from light & moisture
- keep out of the reach of children