Napren 500 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 9.03 (5 x 6: ৳ 270.90)

Strip Price: ৳ 54.18

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Naproxen sodium
Company	Alco pharma ltd

Indications

Rheumatoid arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Ankylosing spondylitis
Juvenile arthritis
Tendonitis
Bursitis
Acute gout
Primary dysmenorrhea

Pharmacology

Naproxen blocks COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes, leading to decreased prostaglandin synthesis.

Dosage & Administration

Naproxen Enteric Coated Tablet:
- Adult:
  - 500-1000 mg per day for rheumatoid arthritis/osteoarthritis/ankylosing spondylitis
  - 750 mg initially for acute gout
  - 500 mg for dysmenorrhoea
  - 500 mg for other indications like analgesia
- Children: Not recommended
Naproxen Suspension: Usual dose for children over 2 years is 10 mg/kg/day

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
Others

Pregnancy & Lactation

Adverse effects on the fetus, excreted in small amounts in breast milk

Precautions & Warnings

Renal effects
Hepatic effects

Therapeutic Class

Drugs for Osteoarthritis
Drugs used for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

Storage Conditions

Keep below 30°C, protected from light & moisture, keep out of the reach of children