Nipoxen 250 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 5.02 (5 x 10: ৳ 251.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 50.20

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Naproxen sodium
Company Nipro jmi pharma ltd
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Indications

  • rheumatoid arthritis
  • osteoarthritis
  • ankylosing spondylitis
  • juvenile arthritis
  • tendonitis
  • bursitis
  • acute gout
  • primary dysmenorrhea

Pharmacology

  • blocks COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes
  • decreased prostaglandin synthesis
  • antipyretic properties
  • analgesic properties
  • anti-inflammatory properties

Dosage & Administration

  • oral preparation
  • taken with water
  • taken after meals
  • enteric coated tablets
  • suspension
  • gel
  • dosing for adults
  • dosing for children

Interaction

  • ACE inhibitors
  • antacids & Sucralfate
  • aspirin
  • diuretics
  • methotrexate
  • warfarin
  • selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI)

Contraindications

  • known hypersensitivity to Naproxen
  • asthma
  • urticaria
  • allergic-type reactions to aspirin or other NSAIDs
  • perioperative pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery

Side Effects

  • gastrointestinal effects
  • central nervous system effects
  • dermatological effects
  • cardiovascular effects
  • visual disturbances
  • hearing disturbances

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • adverse effect on fetus
  • delay in parturition
  • premature closure of ductus arteriosus
  • severe pulmonary hypertension in infants
  • breast milk excretion

Precautions & Warnings

  • renal effects
  • abnormal renal pathology
  • acute interstitial nephritis
  • hematuria
  • proteinuria
  • nephrotic syndrome
  • hepatic effects
  • jaundice

Therapeutic Class

  • Drugs for Osteoarthritis
  • Drugs used for Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

Storage Conditions

  • temperature below 30°C
  • protected from light
  • protected from moisture
  • keep out of reach of children

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