Naprosyn
Developed to mitigate musculoskeletal inflammation to relieve discomfort.
Strengths: 250 · 500mg
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Medicine details
- Alternative names
Anaprox; Ecxen; Stirlescent
- Therapeutic class
NSAID
- Pharmacological class
Propionic Acid Derivative
- Precautions and warnings
avoid in patients with bleeding disorders; monitor cardiovascular health
- Minor side effects
nausea; headache
- Moderate side effects
abdominal pain; constipation
- Dosage forms
Tablet; Gastro-resistant tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Patient summary
Developed to mitigate musculoskeletal inflammation to relieve discomfort.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Roche
- Onset Time
30–60 minutes
- Duration
8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
antihypertensives; diuretics; SSRIs
- Age restrictions
Not for children unless on specialist advice.
Contraindications
peptic ulceration; severe impairment of renal function; hypersensitivity to NSAIDs
Serious side effects
gastrointestinal perforation — requires immediate medical attention; anaphylactoid reaction — requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Naprosyn works by inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandins, which are key mediators in the inflammatory response, providing analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Avoid in third trimester. Breastfeeding: Use with caution; consult physician.
Naprosyn
Developed to mitigate musculoskeletal inflammation to relieve discomfort.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Naproxen
- Listed indication(s): Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis
Usually available as
- 180 tablets - 250 mg166-250-mg-3667
- 90 tablets - 500 mg166-500-mg-3671