RiteMED Naproxen Sodium Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Naproxen Na

Indications/Uses

Musculoskeletal & joint disorders eg, ankylosing spondylitis, OA & RA including juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Dysmenorrhea, headache including migraine, post-op pain, soft-tissue disorders, acute gout. To reduce fever.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Rheumatic disorders 500 mg-1 g daily as single or in divided doses. Dysmenorrhea & acute musculoskeletal disorders Initially 500 mg followed by 250 mg every 6-8 hr. Acute gout 750 mg followed by 250 mg every 8 hr. Migraine 750 mg at the 1st symptom of an impending attack. Childn ≥2 yr Juvenile idiopathic arthritis 10 mg/kg daily in 2 divided doses.

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Administration

Should be taken with food: Take immediately after meals.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to ASA or other NSAIDs. History of stroke, CVA; heart attack, MI; CABG; uncontrolled HTN; CHF (NYHA II-IV). Previous or active peptic ulceration.

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Warnings

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Special Precautions

Patients w/ cardiac, liver & renal disease; HTN, infections, asthma or allergic disorders; impaired renal or hepatic function. Renal impairment CrCl <20 mL/min. Elderly.

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Adverse Reactions

GI disturbances eg, GI discomfort, nausea & diarrhea; peptic ulceration & severe GI bleeding.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

ATC Classification

M01AE02 - naproxen ; Belongs to the class of propionic acid derivatives of non-steroidal antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

RiteMED Naproxen Sodium tab 500 mg

Packing/Price

100's (P1,300/box, P13/tab)

RiteMED Naproxen Sodium

naproxen

Manufacturer:

Am-Europharma

Distributor:

RiteMED