Pairox 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 8.00 (30's pack: ৳ 240.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Naproxen sodium |
| Company | Asiatic laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Juvenile arthritis
- Tendonitis
- Bursitis
- Acute gout
- Primary dysmenorrhea & pain
Pharmacology
- Blocks COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes
- Decreased prostaglandin synthesis
- Antipyretic properties
- Analgesic properties
- Anti-inflammatory properties
Dosage & Administration
- Oral administration with water
- Enteric coated tablet for adults and children
- Dosage varies for different indications
- Naproxen gel application frequency
Interaction
- ACE inhibitors interaction
- Antacids & Sucralfate interaction
- Aspirin interaction
- Diuretics interaction
- Methotrexate interaction
- Warfarin interaction
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) interaction
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Naproxen
- Asthma or allergic-type reactions to aspirin or other NSAIDs
- Perioperative pain in coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal adverse effects
- Central Nervous System adverse effects
- Dermatological adverse effects
- Cardiovascular adverse effects
- Visual disturbances
- Hearing disturbances
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Adverse effects on the fetus
- Delay in parturition
- Premature closure of the ductus arteriosus
- Severe pulmonary hypertension in infants
- Excretion in breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Renal effects
- Renal papillary necrosis
- 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
- Below 30°C temperature
- Protected from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children