Naprosyn 500Mg Tablet

Naprosyn 500Mg Tablet is known to be a pain relieving medicine. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug which works by reducing the hormones causing pain and inflammation in the body. by conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis, arthritis, tendinitis, gout, bursitis or menstrual cramps.

On using this medicine some side effects like stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, drowsiness, headache may occur. Serious side effects may include easy bruising or bleeding, painful swallowing, ringing in the ears, signs of kidney problems, mood changes, unusual tiredness, swelling of the ankles, feet and hands, unexplained stiff neck, unexplained weight gain and vision changes.

To ensure this medicine is safe for you tell your doctor if you have :

• Asthma
• Blood disorders
• Nasal polyps
• Liver disease
• Heart disease
• Stroke
• High blood pressure
• Throat, stomach or intestinal problems.

Take this medicine by mouth as instructed by your doctor, usually 2 or 3 times in a day. Remember to not lie down for a minimum of 10 minutes after taking it. To prevent stomach upset, take this drug with milk, food or an antacid.

This medicine is generally considerably safe but it is not suitable for all. To reduce your risk of side effects, start the medication at the lowest effective dose for a short period of time. Take a higher dosage if needed, after consulting with a doctor.

Symptoms of Naprosyn 500Mg Tablet overdose include drowsiness, heartburn, vomiting, CNS depression, leukocytosis, renal failure. Management of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) intoxication is primarily supportive and symptomatic; fluid therapy is commonly effective in managing the hypotension that may occur following an acute NSAID overdose, except when this is due to an acute blood loss.

Seizures tend to be very short-lived and often do not require drug treatment; although, recurrent seizures should be treated with I.V. diazepam; since many of the NSAIDs undergo enterohepatic cycling, multiple doses of charcoal may be needed to reduce the potential for delayed toxicities.

Take this medication exactly as directed; do not increase dose without consulting prescriber. Do not crush tablets or break capsules. Take with food or milk to reduce GI distress. Maintain adequate fluid intake (2-3 L/day of fluids unless instructed to restrict fluid intake).

• Mild To Moderate Pain

• Pain Relief

• Allergy

• Asthma

• Gastrointestinal Disorder

• Heart Diseases

• Vomiting

• Loss Of Appetite

• Chest Pain

• Heartburn

• Constipation

• Dry Mouth

• Indigestion

• Dizziness

• Rash

• Pruritus

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Taking this medication with alcohol can increase the risk of stomach bleeding caused by naproxen.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication should not be consumed during pregnancy unless necessary. Consulting a doctor is mandatory to discuss the benefits and risks before taking this medication.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Do not drive, operate machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Naprosyn 500Mg Tablet should not be given in renal failure. Caution should be used in patients with severe renal impairment.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Reduce dose to 50% in patients with liver disease.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medicine will last for an average period of 8-12 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of this medicine will be observed within 1 hour after its administration.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency has been reported.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Naprosyn 500Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Proxidom 500Mg Tablet

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• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Take the missed dose as soon as possible.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Symptoms of overdose should not be neglected and doctor consultation is necessary.

This medication is NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drug) that inhibit prostaglandin synthesis by non selectively impeding the COX -1 And COX -2 enzymes. This helps in alleviating inflammation, as prostaglandin is a regulator for inflammation in muscles.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol consumption is not advised while consuming this medication as it can result in stomach bleeding.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Increased toxicity:

  • Naprosyn 500Mg Tablet could displace other highly protein bound drugs, such as oral anticoagulants, hydantoins, salicylates, sulfonamides, and sulfonylureas.
  • Naprosyn 500Mg Tablet and warfarin may cause a slight increase in free warfarin.
  • Naprosyn 500Mg Tablet and probenecid may cause increased plasma half-life of naproxen.
  • Naprosyn 500Mg Tablet and methotrexate may significantly increase and prolong blood methotrexate concentration, which may be severe or fatal.

• Interaction with Disease

  Use with caution in patients with GI disease (bleeding or ulcers), cardiovascular disease (CHF, hypertension), dehydration, renal or hepatic impairment, and patients receiving anticoagulants; perform ophthalmologic evaluation for those who develop eye complaints during therapy (blurred vision, diminished vision, changes in color vision, retinal changes); NSAIDs may mask signs/symptoms of infections; photosensitivity reported; elderly are at especially high-risk for adverse effects.

• Interaction with Food

  Food may decrease the rate but not the extent of oral absorption. Drug may cause GI upset, bleeding, ulceration, perforation; take with food or milk to minimize GI upset.

• Ques : What is Naprosyn 500Mg Tablet?

  Ans : This medication used to treat various types of conditions such as abdominal cramps, antipyretic, vomiting, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, and symptoms related to idiopathic or diabetic gastroparesis. It contains domperidone and Naproxen as active ingredients.

• Ques : What are the uses of Naprosyn 500Mg Tablet?

  Ans : This medication is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like chronic musculoskeletal pain, gouty arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Naprosyn 500Mg Tablet?

  Ans : This is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of this medication. These include diarrhea, constipation, tiredness, sleepiness, swelling in hands and feet, flu, indigestion, stomach disorders, and flatulence.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Naprosyn 500Mg Tablet?

  Ans : This medication should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.

• Ques : Is Naprosyn 500Mg Tablet safe during pregnancy?

  Ans : Kindly consult with a doctor or specialist for a recommendation on a particular case.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Naprosyn 500Mg Tablet before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : This medication is to be taken till the time you see an improvement in your health conditions.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Naprosyn 500Mg Tablet?

  Ans : This medication should be taken in the dosage as prescribed by the doctor.

• Ques : Does Naprosyn 500Mg Tablet contain sulfa?

  Ans : Naprosyn 500Mg Tablet doesn't contain any sulfa substance.

• Ques : Is Naprosyn 500Mg Tablet a controlled substance?

  Ans : Yes, it is not a controlled substance, however, it is available only when prescribed by a doctor.

• Ques : Is Naprosyn 500Mg Tablet addictive?

  Ans : Naprosyn 500Mg Tablet has not been reported to have any addictive potential.

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