Naprosyn
naproxen
Naprosyn is extensively used for pain relief and treatment of swelling due to various conditions.
Naprosyn is also used for treating:
- Headaches
- Muscle aches
- Backaches
- Tendonitis
- Dental pain
- Menstrual cramps etc
Naprosyn also reduces:
- Pain
- Swelling
- Stiffness of joints caused by arthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis,
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Juvenile arthritis
- Bursitis and
- Gout attack.
Naprosyn comes under the class of a non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs. Naprosyn also has analgesic as well as anti pyretic properties. Sodium salt of Naprosyn is developed as a rapidly absorbing drug formulation that is used as an analgesic. The mechanism of action of Naprosyn anion is not clearly understood but is suspected to the inhibition of prostaglandin synthetase enzyme.
Drug Administration
250mg to 500 mg of Naprosyn, twice daily is the recommended dosage limit in patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis. In case of patients suffering from juvenile arthritis, the recommended dosage amount is 10mg per kg of the body weight and the total dosage is equally divided for two times in a day. 500 mg is the dosage limit for Primary Dysmenorrhea, Acute Tendonitis, Bursitis, etc. For patients suffering from acute gout disease, the standard dosage limit is 750 mg of Naprosyn followed by 250 mg of the drug every 8 hours until the ailment is cured.
Missed Dose
In some cases, Naprosyn is administered as and when required by the body. Hence there is no specific dosage time; however, if you happen to miss a dose, do not have both the doses together. If the dosage clashes, it is better to avoid the previous dose and continue with the current dose. It is also better to consult your physician in case of any doubts regarding the dosage amount.
Precautions
In certain cases, Naprosyn might lead to dizziness and the condition worsens if you take it when you are drunk. Naprosyn also should be used cautiously in person handling heavy objects or any unsafe actions. Naprosyn also should not be used as a sleep aid or as a muscle relaxant, which worsens the side effects of Naprosyn. Effective diet changes and regular exercises help in successful weight loss.
Regular checkups like blood pressure, pulse monitoring, weight monitoring, and drug function response in your body should be done regularly. It is also recommended taking birth control oils when you are under this medication. Naprosyn also, should not be used among children and adolescent age groups as the drug efficiency is yet to be checked in these groups.
Expecting mothers should consult Naprosyn usage with their respective doctors. Naprosyn however is not found in breast milk of the breast feeding mothers. However, it is recommended consulting the physician during this period. Long term use of Naprosyn leads to dependent drug addiction.
Naprosyn Side Effects
Some common side effects of Naprosyn are,
- Abdominal pain
- Bruising
- Constipation
- Difficulty in breathing
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Heartburns
- Itching
- Nausea
- Ringing in ears
- Skin eruption
- Swelling due to fluid retention
Drug Interactions
Drugs used for cold, allergy, pain, should not be used along with this medicine. Ibuprofen, ketoprufen, aspirin should not be taken along with Naprosyn. It is wise to read the label of any other medicine to check the presence of these barred drug components, before you use them.
Naprosyn is thought to harm the unborn baby and taking this medicine in the last trimester can lead to birth defects in the baby. Naprosyn should not be used unless advised by the physician. Naprosyn is known to accumulate in the breast milk also. It is wise to consult the doctor regarding the same. Children under 2 years of age should not be given Naprosyn.
Drug Storage
Naprosyn is stored in an air tight container, well protected from light and heat.
