Novaxen 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 8.00 (50's pack: ৳ 400.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Naproxen sodium |
| Company | Leon pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- rheumatoid arthritis
- osteoarthritis
- ankylosing spondylitis
- juvenile arthritis
- tendonitis
- bursitis
- acute gout
- primary dysmenorrhea
Pharmacology
- COX-1 and COX-2 enzyme blocking
- decreased prostaglandin synthesis
- antipyretic properties
- analgesic properties
- anti-inflammatory properties
Dosage & Administration
- Oral administration
- taken with water
- taken after meals
- dosage for different conditions and age groups
- suspension dosage for children
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 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
- Excretion in breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Renal effects
- Hepatic effects
- Risk in patients with impaired renal function
- Monitoring of serum creatinine
- Caution with creatinine clearance of less than 20ml/min
- Reports of jaundice attributed to Naproxen
Therapeutic Class
- Drugs for Osteoarthritis
- Drugs used for Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Storage Conditions
- Temperature conditions
- Protection from light & moisture
- Keep out of reach of children