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- $Title{naproxen}
- $Subject{Anaprox Syntex DS Naprosyn Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory analgesic
- naproxen sodium salt inflammation pain swelling stiffness arthritis gout
- bursitis tendinitis painful menstruation prostaglandins}
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- Anaprox DS*0324802.scf
- Naprosyn 250 mg*0324803.scf
- Naprosyn 375 mg*0324804.scf
- Naprosyn 500 mg*0324805.scf}
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- naproxen
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- BRAND NAMES (Manufacturers)
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- Anaprox (Syntex)
- Anaprox DS (Syntex)
- Naprosyn (Syntex)
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- TYPE OF DRUG
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- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory analgesic
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- INGREDIENT
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- naproxen (Naprosyn)
- naproxen as the sodium salt (Anaprox)
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- DOSAGE FORMS
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- Tablets (250 mg, 375 mg, and 500 mg {Naprosyn}; 275 mg and 550 mg
- {Anaprox})
- Oral suspension (125 mg per 5-ml spoonful {Naprosyn})
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- STORAGE
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- This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container at room
- temperature, away from heat and direct sunlight.
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- USES
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- Naproxen is used to treat the inflammation (pain, swelling, and
- stiffness) of certain types of arthritis, gout, bursitis, and tendinitis.
- Naproxen is also used to treat painful menstruation. Naproxen has been shown
- to block the production of certain body chemicals, called prostaglandins, that
- may trigger pain. However, it is not yet fully understood how naproxen works.
-
- TREATMENT
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- You should take this medication on an empty stomach 30 to 60 minutes
- before meals or two hours after meals, so that it gets into your bloodstream
- quickly. However, to decrease stomach irritation, your doctor may want you to
- take the medicine with food or antacids.
- It is important to take naproxen on schedule and not to miss any doses.
- If you do miss a dose, take it as soon as possible, unless it is almost time
- for your next dose. In that case, do not take the missed dose at all; just
- return to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the next dose.
- If you are taking naproxen to relieve arthritis, you must take it
- regularly, as directed by your doctor. It may take up to four weeks before
- you feel the full benefits of this medication. This medication does not cure
- arthritis, but it will help to relieve the condition as long as you continue
- to take it.
-
- SIDE EFFECTS
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- Minor.
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- Bloating, constipation, diarrhea, difficulty in sleeping, dizziness,
- drowsiness, headache, heartburn, indigestion, light-headedness, loss of
- appetite, nausea, nervousness, soreness of the mouth, unusual sweating, and
- vomiting. As your body adjusts to the medication, these side effects should
- disappear.
- To relieve constipation, increase the amount of fiber in your diet (fresh
- fruits and vegetables, salads, bran, and whole-grain breads), exercise, and
- drink more water (unless your doctor directs you to do otherwise).
- If you become dizzy, sit or lie down for a while; get up slowly from a
- sitting or reclining position, and be careful on stairs.
-
- Major.
-
- Tell your doctor about any side effects that are persistent or
- particularly bothersome. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about
- bloody or black, tarry stools; blurred vision; confusion; depression;
- palpitations; ringing or buzzing in the ears or a problem with hearing;
- shortness of breath or wheezing; skin rash, hives, or itching; stomach pain;
- sudden decrease in amount of urine; swelling of the feet; tightness in the
- chest; unexplained sore throat and fever; unusual bleeding or bruising;
- unusual fatigue or weakness; unusual weight gain; or yellowing of the eyes or
- skin.
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- INTERACTIONS
-
- Naproxen interacts with several other types of medications:
- 1. Concurrent use of anticoagulants (blood thinners, such as warfarin)
- can lead to an increase in bleeding complications.
- 2. Aspirin, salicylates, or other anti-inflammatory medications can cause
- increased stomach irritation when used concurrently with naproxen.
- 3. Naproxen can decrease the elimination of lithium and methotrexate from
- the body, resulting in possible toxicity from these medications.
- 4. Naproxen may interfere with the blood-pressure-lowering effects of
- beta-blocking medications (such as acebutolol, atenolol, betaxolol, carteolol,
- esmolol, labetalol, metoprolol, nadolol, penbutolol, pindolol, propranolol,
- and timolol).
- 5. This medication can also interfere with the diuretic effects of
- furosemide and thiazide-type diuretics.
- 6. Probenecid can increase the amount of naproxen in the bloodstream when
- both drugs are being taken.
- Before starting to take this medication, BE SURE TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR
- about any medications you are currently taking, especially any of those listed
- above.
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- WARNINGS
-
- * Before you take this medication, it is important to tell your doctor if
- you have ever had unusual or allergic reactions to any medications, especially
- to naproxen or any of the other chemically related drugs (including aspirin,
- other salicylates, carprofen, diclofenac, diflunisal, fenoprofen,
- flurbiprofen, indomethacin, ketoprofen, meclofenamate, mefenamic acid,
- oxyphenbutazone, phenylbutazone, piroxicam, sulindac, or tolmetin).
- * Before taking this medication, it is important to tell your doctor if
- you now have or if you have ever had bleeding problems, colitis, stomach
- ulcers or other stomach problems, asthma, epilepsy, heart disease, high blood
- pressure, kidney disease, liver disease, mental illness, or Parkinson's
- disease.
- * If naproxen makes you dizzy or drowsy, do not take part in any activity
- that requires alertness, such as driving a car or operating potentially
- dangerous machinery.
- * Because this drug can prolong your bleeding time, it is important to
- tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking this drug before having
- surgery or any other medical or dental treatment.
- * Stomach problems are more likely to occur if you take aspirin regularly
- or drink alcohol while being treated with this medication. You should avoid
- taking frequent doses of aspirin or drinking alcohol while undergoing
- treatment with this medication (unless your doctor tells you otherwise).
- * Be sure to tell your doctor if you are pregnant. Naproxen analgesic
- may cause unwanted effects on the heart or blood flow of the fetus. Studies
- in animals have shown that taking naproxen late in pregnancy may increase the
- length of pregnancy, prolong labor, or cause other problems during delivery.
- Also, be sure to tell your doctor if you are currently breast-feeding an
- infant. Small amounts of this medication have been shown to pass into breast
- milk.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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