Napxon-P 250 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 4.50 (5 x 10: ৳ 225.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 45.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Naproxen sodium
Company Ziska pharmaceuticals ltd
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Indications

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

Pharmacology

  • Blocks COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes
  • Decreased prostaglandin synthesis
  • Antipyretic
  • Analgesic
  • Anti-inflammatory properties

Dosage & Administration

  • Oral intake with water
  • Enteric Coated Tablet for adults
  • Enteric Coated Tablet for children
  • Suspension for children
  • Gel application
  • Dosage guide for suspension based on weight

Interaction

  • ACE inhibitors interaction
  • Antacids & Sucralfate interaction
  • Aspirin interaction
  • Diuretics interaction
  • Methotrexate interaction
  • Warfarin interaction
  • Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) interaction

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to Naproxen
  • Asthma, urticaria, or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs
  • Treatment of perioperative pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery

Side Effects

  • Gastrointestinal effects
  • Central Nervous System effects
  • Dermatological effects
  • Cardiovascular effects
  • Visual disturbances
  • Hearing disturbances

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Adverse effects on fetus
  • Premature closure of the ductus arteriosus
  • Severe pulmonary hypertension in infants
  • Excretion in breast milk
  • Balancing benefits to mother against risks to fetus
  • Recommendations for nursing mothers

Precautions & Warnings

  • Renal effects
  • Abnormal renal pathology
  • Reports of acute interstitial nephritis
  • Hematuria and proteinuria
  • Monitoring of serum creatinine
  • Impaired renal function caution
  • Hepatic effects
  • Reports of moderate to severe jaundice

Therapeutic Class

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

Storage Conditions

  • Temperature below 30°C
  • Protected from light & moisture
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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