Naprosyn for Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Juvenile arthritis - Drug Information

Generic Name - Naproxen

Category - Anti-inflammatory medication

Indications

Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, Juvenile arthritis.
Naprosyn is indicated for rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and juvenile (childhood) arthritis to reduce pain and inflammation. Naproxen (Naprosyn) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (also called as NSAIDs).

Naprosyn Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Naprosyn 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.
Naprosyn should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

Asthma
Dental disease
Diabetes
High blood pressure
Liver disease
Kidney disease
Stomach or duodenal ulcers
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Ulcerative colitis

There are a number of medications that interact with Naprosyn. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.

Alendronate
Aspirin and aspirin-like medicines
Cidofovir
Cyclosporine
Drospirenone; ethinyl estradiol
Lithium
Medicines for high blood pressure
Medicines that affect platelets
Medicines that treat or prevent blood clots such as warfarin and other 'blood thinners'
Methotrexate
Other antiinflammatory drugs
Pemetrexed
Water pills

Naprosyn Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of Naprosyn
The usual recommended dosage of Naprosyn for Arthritis is 250 milligrams (10 milliliters or 2 teaspoons of suspension), 375 milligrams (15 milliliters or 3 teaspoons), or 500 milligrams (20 milliliters or 4 teaspoons) 2 times a day (morning and evening).

Naprosyn Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Naprosyn side Effects include signs of bleeding - bruising, pinpoint red spots on the skin, black tarry stools, signs of an allergic reaction - difficulty breathing or wheezing, skin rash, blurred vision, change in the amount of urine passed and difficulty swallowing, severe heartburn or burning and pain in throat.

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

Naprosyn and Pregnancy

Studies indicate possibilities that Naprosyn may cause unwanted effects on the heart or blood flow of the fetus or newborn baby, if they are taken regularly during the last few months of pregnancy. Hence, do consult your doctor and seek medical opinion.

Naprosyn and Breastfeeding

It is not known whether Naprosyn is secreted in human milk. It is best to avoid using Naprosyn if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Naprosyn and Pediatric

Naproxen should only be used in children who are over 12 years old. Do consult your doctor and seek medical advice.

Naprosyn and Geriatric

Elderly patients are considered to be sensitive than younger adults to the effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Do consult your doctor and seek medical opinion.

Note

The above information about Naprosyn 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.