Naproxen is indicated in painful inflammatory conditions associated with the musculoskeletal system, dysmenorrhoea and also during post operative and post traumatic period. It is also given in chronic inflammatory condition like Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis

Oral: 250 mgs twice daily.

Contra Indications

Naproxen is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity, active peptic ulcer, moderate to severe hepatic disease and infants.

Precautions

Precaution has to be taken in cardiac failure, edema, hypertention, elderly and in lactating women.

Interactions

When Naproxen is used with lithium, Phenytoin, anticoagulants and Methotrexate it will increase their toxicity. It antagonises the effects of diuretics like Frusemide and Thiazides.

Brand Names

Antesvel(Martel Hammer), Artagen(Ranbaxy), Movibon(Brown & Burk), Naprosyn(Searle), Napryn(Themis Pharma), Ralnep(Rallis), Xenobid(Rallis).

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