Naproxen
Generic Name: Naproxen
Seek Urgent Medical Attention If:
You experience severe allergic reaction symptoms (swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat causing difficulty breathing), severe rash with skin peeling, sudden intense chest pain, or symptoms of overdose. Call emergency medical services immediately.
Uses & Medical Indications
Relief of mild to moderate pain, inflammation, and fever
Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea, Gout, Pain
Dosage & Administration Guidelines
250-500 mg twice daily
10 mg/kg/day in two divided doses (JRA)
Use lowest effective dose
1500 mg/day for short-term; 1000 mg/day chronic
Not recommended if CrCl < 30 mL/min
Use caution; lower dose recommended
Side Effects & Safety Warnings
Dyspepsia, abdominal pain, nausea, headache, edema
GI ulceration/bleeding, MI, stroke, renal failure
CABG surgery setting, history of asthma/urticaria after NSAIDs
Cardiovascular risk, GI risk
Interactions (Drugs, Food & Alcohol)
Anticoagulants, ACE inhibitors, diuretics, lithium, SSRIs
Take with food or milk to minimize GI upset
Increases risk of GI bleeding
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safety
Avoid at 30 weeks gestation and later
Excreted in human milk; avoid if possible
Patient Counseling & Practical Advice
Take with food. Do not take other NSAIDs concurrently.
Take as soon as remembered. Skip if close to next dose.
Pain relief, CBC, chemistry profile, BP
Related Medicines in Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Content for Naproxen was synthesized and fact-checked against standardized regulatory monographs, official pharmacopoeias, and national health authorities:
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) — National List of Essential Medicines
- World Health Organization (WHO) — Model List of Essential Medicines 23rd List
- Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) — Indian Pharmacopoeia Drug Monographs
- National Health Service (NHS) — Medicines A to Z Clinical Guidelines
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