Generic for Anaprox for Anti-inflammation - Drug Information

Generic Name - Naproxen

Category - Anti-Inflammatory, Arthritis

Indications

Reduce pain, inflammation
Generic Anaprox is indicated to reduce pain, inflammation and stiffness many conditions, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, ankylosing spondylitis, injury, abdominal cramps associated with menstruation, tendinitis, and bursitis.

Generic for Anaprox Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Anaprox is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Anaprox should be not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions

Angioedema
Urticaria
Asthma

There are a number of medication that interact with Generic Anaprox It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following

Ace inhibitors such as the blood pressure medication Capoten
Antiseizure drugs such as Dilantin
Betablockers including blood pressure drugs such as Inderal
Blood thinners such as Coumadin
Diuretics
Lithium
Methotrexate
Naproxen in other forms such as Naprosyn
Oral diabetes drugs such as Micronase
Pain relievers such as Aspirin, Acetaminophen
Probenecid

Generic for Anaprox Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericAnaprox
For mild to moderate Pain, menstrual cramps, acute tendonitis and bursitis, the starting dose of Generic Anaprox is 550 milligrams, followed by 275 milligrams every 6 to 8 hours or 550 milligrams every 12 hours.

Generic for Anaprox Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Anaprox side Effects include black stools, blood in the urine, change in dream patterns, chills and fever, colitis (inflammation of the large intestine), congestive heart failure, depression, general feeling of illness, hair loss and inability to concentrate.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Anaprox.

Generic for Anaprox and Pregnancy

There are no adequate and well-controlled studies to indicate the effect of Generic Anaprox in pregnant woman.

Generic for Anaprox and Breastfeeding

Generic Anaprox passes into human milk and should not be taken while nursing infant.

Generic for Anaprox and Pediatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Anaprox in pediatric patients have not been established.

Generic for Anaprox and Geriatric

One study indicates the increased plasma fraction of naproxen in elderly, however the findings on naproxen sodium (Anaprox) is unknown.

Note

The above information about Generic Ampicillin serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.