Naprosyn SR



 
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Naprosyn SR - Basic Information

 

Indication of Naprosyn SR:

Naproxen is used to relieve pain and inflammation in: Rheumatoid arthritisOsteoarthritisAnkylosing spondylitisJuvenile rheumatoid arthritisIt is also used in the treatment of: Dysmenorrhoea (painful menstrual periods)Dysfunctional uterine bleeding Migraine

Action of Naprosyn SR:

Naproxen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). NSAIDs relieve pain and inflammation by inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandins, which have an important involvement in the production of inflammation, pain and fever in the body.

Dose Advice of Naprosyn SR:

The usual dose of a controlled release formulation of Naproxen is 750-1000 mg every 24 hours.The maximum recommended daily dose is 1250 mg daily.Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis: 10-15 mg/kg daily in 2 divided doses.Dysmenorrhoea: The initial recommended dose is 500 mg.This is followed by 250 mg every 6-8 hours as required Migraine: The initial recommended dose is 750 mg initially.This is followed an additional 250-500 mg after a time period of at least 1 hour if required

Schedule of Naprosyn SR:

S4

Common side effects of Naprosyn SR:

NauseaHeartburnStomach ulcersDiarrhoeaHeadacheDizzinessSalt and fluid retentionHigh Blood PressureConstipationFlatulenceAppetite lossStomach cramps

Uncommon side effects of Naprosyn SR:

High potassium levelsKidney function impairmentConfusionAsthmaRashUlceration of the oesophagusHeart failure

Diseases treated by Naprosyn SR:

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Complex regional pain syndrome (Sudecks atrophy, Reflex sympathetic dystrophy)  (Sudecks atrophy (Reflex sympathetic dystrophy, Complex regional pain syndrome 1)) De Quervains tenosynovitis (washerwomans sprain) Medial epicondylitis (medial tennis elbow, Golfers elbow) Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) Thoracic back pain (upper vertebral fractures/pain)


GN: Naproxen

Con: Rheumatoid arthritis