Proxen 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 7.00 (50's pack: ৳ 350.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Naproxen sodium |
| Company | Monicopharma ltd |
Indications
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Juvenile arthritis
- Tendonitis
- Bursitis
- Acute gout
- Primary dysmenorrhea
Pharmacology
- COX-1 and COX-2 enzyme blocking
- Prostaglandin synthesis inhibition
- Antipyretic
- Analgesic
- Anti-inflammatory
Dosage & Administration
- Enteric coated tablet form
- Oral administration with water
- Dosing for rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis
- Dosing for acute gout
- Dosing for dysmenorrhea
- Dosing for other indications
- Suspension for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
- Gel for external application
Interaction
- ACE inhibitors
- Antacids & Sucralfate
- Aspirin
- Diuretics
- Methotrexate
- Warfarin
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI)
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Naproxen
- Asthma or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs
- Treatment of perioperative pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal
- Central Nervous System
- Dermatological
- Cardiovascular
- Others
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Adverse effect on fetus
- Delay in parturition
- Premature closure of ductus arteriosus
- Severe pulmonary hypertension in infants
- Excretion in breast milk
- Possible risks to the fetus
- Small amounts in breast milk
- Recommendations for nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Renal effects
- Abnormal renal pathology
- Monitoring of serum creatinine
- Impaired renal function
- Nephrotic syndrome
- Hepatic effects
- Reports of moderate to severe jaundice
Therapeutic Class
- Drugs for Osteoarthritis
- Drugs used for Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Storage Conditions
- Temperature limit
- Protection from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children