H-Nap 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 8.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Naproxen sodium |
| Company | Hudson pharmaceuticals ltd |
Title
- H-Nap Medicine
Categories
- Pain Relief
- Anti-inflammatory
- NSAID
Description
- Naproxen for relief of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, juvenile arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis, acute gout, primary dysmenorrhea & pain.
Color Options
- Not Applicable
Dimensions
- Not Applicable
Functions
- Relief of pain and inflammation
- Management of dysmenorrhea
Materials
- Naproxen
Dosage Instructions
- Oral administration with water, preferably after meals
Dosage for Adults
- 500-1000 mg per day for rheumatoid arthritis/osteoarthritis/ankylosing spondylitis
- 750 mg initially for acute gout, then 250 mg every 8 hours
- 500 mg initially for dysmenorrhea, then 250 mg at 6-8 hour intervals for up to 5 days
- 500 mg initially for other indications, then 250 mg at 6-8 hour intervals
Dosage for Children
- Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis: 10 mg/kg/day for children over 2 years
- Naproxen Gel: to be applied 2-6 times a day as required
Usability Features
- Enteric Coated Tablets for sustained release
Mode of Action
- Blocks COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes, leading to decreased prostaglandin synthesis
Interactions
- Diminishes antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors
- Delays absorption with antacids & sucralfate
- Increases adverse effects with aspirin
- Reduces natriuretic effect of diuretics
- Enhances toxicity of methotrexate
- Increases risk of GI bleeding with warfarin and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI)
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Naproxen
- Patients who have experienced asthma, urticaria, or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs
- Treatment of perioperative pain in the setting of CABG surgery
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Central Nervous System effects
- Dermatological reactions
- Cardiovascular effects
- Visual and hearing disturbances
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Adverse effects on fetus
- Excreted in small amounts in breast milk
- Careful balancing of benefits and risks required
Precautions & Warnings
- Renal effects: Reports of abnormal renal pathology and impairment
- Hepatic effects: Reports of moderate to severe jaundice
Therapeutic Class
- Drugs for Osteoarthritis
- Drugs used for Rheumatoid Arthritis
- NSAIDs
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C, protected from light & moisture, out of the reach of children