Aktivex 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 11.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 330.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 110.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Naproxen sodium |
| Company | Osl pharma limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- rheumatoid arthritis
- osteoarthritis
- ankylosing spondylitis
- juvenile arthritis
- tendonitis
- bursitis
- acute gout
- primary dysmenorrhea & pain
Pharmacology
- COX-1 and COX-2 enzyme blockage
- decreased prostaglandin synthesis
- antipyretic properties
- analgesic properties
- anti-inflammatory properties
- gastrointestinal upset
- renal toxicities
Dosage & Administration
- Naproxen oral preparations
- enteric coated tablet for adults
- enteric coated tablet for children
- suspension for children
- naproxen gel
- dosage for rheumatoid arthritis/osteoarthritis/ankylosing spondylitis
- dosage for acute gout
- dosage for dysmenorrhoea
- dosage for analgesia and acute musculoskeletal disorders
- dosage for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Interaction
- ACE inhibitors
- antacids & sucralfate
- aspirin
- diuretics
- methotrexate
- warfarin
- selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI)
Contraindications
- known hypersensitivity to Naproxen
- asthma
- urticaria
- allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs
- perioperative pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery
Side Effects
- gastrointestinal
- central nervous system
- dermatological
- cardiovascular
- visual disturbances
- hearing disturbances
Pregnancy & Lactation
- adverse effect on the fetus
- delay in parturition
- premature closure of the ductus arteriosus
- severe pulmonary hypertension in infants
- excretion in breast milk
- avoiding breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- renal effects
- abnormal renal pathology
- acute interstitial nephritis
- hematuria
- proteinuria
- nephrotic syndrome
- limited excretion by the kidneys
- reduced kidney function caution
- creatinine clearance monitoring
- 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