Drug Name

Naprosyn (Naproxen)

Drug Uses

Naprosyn is indicated for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, juvenile arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, tendonitis as well as bursitis, as well as acute gout. It is as well as indicated in the relief of mild to moderate pain, as well as for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea. Naprosyn Suspension is recommended for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in order to obtain the maximum dosage flexibility based on the patient's weight.

How Taken

Naprosyn comes as a normal tablet, an extended-release tablet, as well as a liquid to take by mouth. It usually is used twice a day for arthritis, every 8 hours for gout, as well as once a day (extended-release tablets) or every 6-8 hours (regular tablets) as needed for pain. Naprosyn may cause an upset stomach. Take Naprosyn with food or milk.

Drug Class as well as Mechanism

Naproxen belongs to a class of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Other members of this class include ibuprofen (Motrin), indomethacin (Indocin), nabumetone (Relafen) as well as several others. These drugs are used for the management of mild to moderate pain, fever, as well as inflammation. They work by reducing the levels of prostaglandins, chemicals that are accountable for pain, fever as well as inflammation. Naproxen blocks the enzyme that makes prostaglandins (cyclooxygenase ), resulting in lower concentrations of prostaglandins. As a consequence, inflammation, pain as well as fever are reduced. Naproxen was approved by the FDA in December, 1991.

Missed Dose

Incase you are using Naprosyn on a normal schedule, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. But, incase it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose as well as take only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose. Incase you are using Naprosyn as needed, take the missed dose incase it is needed, then wait the recommended or prescribed amount of time before using another dose.

Storage

Store Naprosyn suspension at room temperature; avoid excessive heat, above 40°C (104°F). Dispense in light-resistant container. Store Naprosyn tablets at room temperature as well as in well-closed containers; dispense in light-resistant container.

Warnings/Precautions

Before using this medication, tell your doctor incase you possess an allergy to aspirin or any other NSAIDs, possess an ulcer or bleeding in your stomach, drink more than three alcoholic beverages a day, possess liver disease, Possess kidney disease, possess a coagulation (bleeding) disorder, possess congestive heart failure, possess fluid retention, possess heart disease, or possess high blood pressure. You may not be capable to take Naprosyn or you may require a dosage adjustment or distinguished monitoring during treatment incase you possess any of the conditions listed above. Naprosyn is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Naprosyn should not be used unhurried in pregnancy (the third trimester) because a similar drug is known to affect the baby's heart. Do not take Naprosyn without earliest talking to your doctor incase you are pregnant. Naprosyn passes into breast milk as well as may affect a nursing infant. Do not take this medicine without earliest talking to your doctor incase you are breast-feeding a baby.

Likely Side Effects

Contact your doctor incase you experience blood in vomit or bloody, not light, or tarry stools. These symptoms could indicate damage to the stomach or intestines, which could be dangerous. Incase you experience any of the following humorless side effects, halt using Naprosyn as well as seek health examination treatment or contact your doctor immediately: an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); muscle cramps, numbness, or tingling; ulcers (open sores) in the mouth; rapid weight gain (fluid retention); seizures; decreased hearing or ringing in the ears; yellowing of your skin or eyes (jaundice); or abdominal cramping, heartburn, or indigestion. Other, less humorless side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Naprosyn as well as talk to your doctor incase you experience dizziness or headache; nausea, diarrhea, or constipation; depression; fatigue or weakness; moistureless mouth; or irregular menstrual periods. Side effects other than those listed here may as well as occur. Talkto your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

More Information

• Contact your doctor incase you experience blood in vomit or bloody, not light, or tarry stools. These symptoms could indicate damage to the stomach or intestines, which could be dangerous.
• Incase you experience any of the following humorless side effects, halt using naproxen as well as seek health examination treatment or contact your doctor immediately:
  • an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
  • muscle cramps, numbness, or tingling;
  • ulcers (open sores) in the mouth;
  • rapid weight gain (fluid retention);
  • seizures;
  • decreased hearing or ringing in the ears;
  • yellowing of your skin or eyes (jaundice); or
  • abdominal cramping, heartburn, or indigestion.
• Other, less humorless side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take naproxen as well as talk to your doctor incase you experience
  • dizziness or headache;
  • nausea, diarrhea, or constipation;
  • depression;
  • fatigue or weakness;
  • moistureless mouth; or
  • irregular menstrual periods.
• Side effects other than those listed here may as well as occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.