Anaprox
Formulated to alleviate pain to support mobility.
Strengths: 500mg
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Medicine details
- Alternative names
Naprosyn; Ecxen; Stirlescent
- Therapeutic class
NSAID
- Pharmacological class
Propionic Acid Derivative
- Precautions and warnings
use lowest effective dose; monitor for gastrointestinal bleeding
- Minor side effects
nausea; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
dyspepsia; peripheral oedema
- Dosage forms
Tablet; Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Patient summary
Formulated to alleviate pain to support mobility.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Roche
- Onset Time
30–60 minutes
- Duration
8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature away from moisture.
- Drug interactions
aspirin; corticosteroids; anticoagulants; lithium
- Age restrictions
Not recommended for children unless specified.
Contraindications
active peptic ulcer; severe heart failure; hypersensitivity to aspirin or other NSAIDs
Serious side effects
gastrointestinal haemorrhage — requires immediate medical attention; myocardial infarction — requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Anaprox inhibits the cyclooxygenase enzymes (COX-1 and COX-2), thereby reducing the synthesis of prostaglandins that mediate pain, inflammation, and fever.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Avoid, especially in the third trimester. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Anaprox
Formulated to alleviate pain to support mobility.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Naproxen
- Listed indication(s): Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Musculoskeletal Pain
Available option
- 180 tablets - 500 mg163-500-mg-2013