Ecless 10% w/w (Gel)
15 gm tube: ৳ 60.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Naproxen sodium |
| Company | Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- rheumatoid arthritis
- osteoarthritis
- ankylosing spondylitis
- juvenile arthritis
- tendonitis
- bursitis
- acute gout
- primary dysmenorrhea
- pain relief
Pharmacology
- blocks COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes
- decreases prostaglandin synthesis
- antipyretic properties
- analgesic properties
- anti-inflammatory properties
Dosage & Administration
- oral administration
- should be taken with water
- preferably after meals
- adult dosage recommendations
- children dosage recommendations
- enteric-coated tablet dosage
- oral suspension dosage
- gel application instructions
Interaction
- diminishes antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors
- delays absorption with antacids & sucralfate
- increases adverse effects with aspirin
- reduces natriuretic effect of diuretics
- enhances methotrexate toxicity
- increases risk of GI bleeding with warfarin
- increases risk of GI bleeding with 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 side effects
- central nervous system side effects
- dermatological side effects
- cardiovascular side effects
- other reported side effects
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
- possible risks to the fetus
- safety during breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- renal effects
- abnormal renal pathology
- acute interstitial nephritis
- hematuria
- proteinuria
- nephrotic syndrome
- hepatic effects
- jaundice
- renal function monitoring
- creatinine clearance monitoring
Therapeutic Class
- Drugs for Osteoarthritis
- Drugs used for Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Storage Conditions
- temperature
- protected from light
- protected from moisture
- keep out of reach of children