Дженерик Naprosyn (Напроксен) 250мг

General information

Generic Naprosyn (Naproxen) 250mg belongs to the group of medications called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is used to treat the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. It is also used for the relief of minor aches and pains in muscles, bones, joints and menstrual cramps. It relieves pain and reduces swelling and inflammation by reducing a substance in the body that leads to inflammation and pain.

Directions

The recommended adult dose for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis ranges from 250 mg to 500 mg twice daily. Take naproxen with food or milk. The dose of naproxen for children treated for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is based on body weight. The recommended dose is given in 2 divided doses every 12 hours. When used to treat pain or muscle and skeletal injuries, the usual recommended adult dose is 250 mg 2 or 3 times a day. For treatment of menstrual pain and cramps, the recommended first dose is 500 mg followed by 250 mg every 6 to 8 hours as needed. No more than 1,250 mg should be taken in one day.

Precautions

Do not drink alcohol while taking Naprosyn. Alcohol can increase the risk of stomach bleeding.

Some medical conditions may interact with Naprosyn. Tell your doctor if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have a history of kidney or liver disease, diabetes, or stomach or bowel problems (eg, bleeding, perforation, ulcers)
• if you have a history of swelling or fluid buildup, asthma, growths in the nose (nasal polyps), or mouth inflammation
• if you have high blood pressure, blood disorders, bleeding or clotting problems, heart problems (eg, heart failure), or blood vessel disease, or if you are at risk for any of these diseases
• if you have poor health, dehydration or low fluid volume, or low blood sodium levels, you are on a low salt (sodium) diet, you drink alcohol, or you have a history of alcohol abuse

Contraindications

Do NOT use Generic Naprosyn (Naproxen) 250mg if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Naprosyn
• you have had a severe allergic reaction (eg, severe rash, hives, trouble breathing, growths in the nose, dizziness) to aspirin or a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) (eg, ibuprofen, celecoxib)
• you have recently had or will be having bypass heart surgery
• you are in the last 3 months of pregnancy
• Naprosyn is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Naprosyn
• It is not recommended in children under 2 years of age.

Possible side effect

Get emergency medical help if you have abdominal pain, stomach cramps, constipation, diarrhea, drowsiness, headache, heartburn, indigestion, itchy skin, nausea, vertigo, vomiting, bloody or black stools, blurred vision, change in the amount or colour of urine, chest pain, fever, muscle aches, fast or irregular heartbeat or pulse, fast or irregular breathing, peeling skin, hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, mouth, throat, ringing in the ears, yellowing of the skin or eyes, weakness, increased sweating, increased sensitivity to light. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor.

Drug interaction

Some medicines may interact with Generic Naprosyn (Naproxen) 250mg. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), aspirin, corticosteroids (eg, prednisone), heparin, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (eg, fluoxetine) because the risk of stomach bleeding may be increased
• Probenecid because it may increase the risk of Naprosyn 's side effects
• Cyclosporine, hydantoins (eg, phenytoin), lithium, methotrexate, quinolones (eg, ciprofloxacin), sulfonamides (eg, sulfamethoxazole), or sulfonylureas (eg, glipizide) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Naprosyn
• Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (eg, enalapril), beta-blockers (eg, propranolol), or diuretics (eg, furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide) because their effectiveness may be decreased by Naprosyn

Missed dose

Take the missed dose as soon as possible. Skip the missed dose if it is time for your next scheduled dose. Don't take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Overdose

If you think you have overdosed the medicine seek emergency medical help at once. The overdose symptoms are:

• fainting;
• vomiting;
• nausea;
• confusion;
• black or bloody stools;
• stomach pain;
• shallow breathing;
• drowsiness.

Storage

Store Generic Naprosyn (Naproxen) 250mg at room temperature between 59-77 degrees F (15-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store the drugs in the bathroom. Keep all drugs away from reach of children and pets.