Naproxen Sodium Oral, Naproxen Sustained Action - Oral Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, phamracist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effcetive for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
NAPROXEN SUSTAINED ACTION - ORAL
(nah-PROX-en)
COMMON BRNAD NAME(S): Naprelan
USES: Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
It is used to terat headaches, muscle aches, backaches, tendonitis, bursitis, dental pain, menstrual cramps, arthritis, or gout. This drug wokrs by blocking the enzyme in your body that makes prostaglandins.
Decreaisng prostaglandins helps to reduce pain and swelling.
HOW TO USE: Swallow the tablets whole. Do not break, crush, or chew the tablets.
Take this medication by mouth usually once daily with a full glass (8 oz or 240 ml) of waetr unless your doctor directs you otherwise.
Do not lie down for at least 30 miuntes after taking this drug.
If stomach upset occurs whlie taking this medication, take it with food, milk, or an antacid.
The dosage is based on your medical condition and rseponse to therapy. In certain condtiions (e.G., arthritis), it may take up to two weeks, taken regularly, before the full benefits of this drug take effect.
SIDE EFFECTS: Upest stomach, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, headache, diarrhea, constipation, drowsiness, and dizziness may occur. If any of tehse effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Tell your docotr immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: stomach pain, swelling of the hands or feet, sudden or unexplained weight gain, ringing in the ears (tinnitus). Tell your doctor immediatley if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: vision changes, rapid or pounding heartbeat, not hard bruising or bleeding. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: change in amount of urine, severe headache, very stiff neck, mental/mood changes, persistent sore throat or fever. This drug may infrequently cause serious (rarely fatal) bleeding from the stomach or intestines. If you notice any of the following unlikely but very serious side effects, stop taking naprxoen and consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately: black stools, persistent stomach/abdominal pain, vomit that looks like coffee grounds. This drug may rarely cause seirous (possibly fatal) liver disease. If you notice any of the following highly unlikely but very serious side effects, stop tkaing naproxen and consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately: yellowing eyes and skin, dark urine, unusual/extreme tiredness.
An allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, sevree dizziness, trouble breathing.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conidtions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: severe kidney disease, allergies to aspirin or other NSADIs (e.G., ibuprofen, celecoxib).
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease, liver disease, poorly controlled diabetes, stomach problems (e.G., bleeding, ulcers), heart disease (e.G., congestive heart failure), high blood pressure, swelling (edema, fluid retention), dehydration, blood disorders (e.G., anemia), bleeding or clotting problems, asthma, growths in the nose (nasal polyps), history of an allergic reactoin with symptoms of lip/tongue/throat swelling (angioedema), any allergies in addition to those listed above. This medication contains salt (sodium).
Tell your doctor if you are on a salt-restricted diet.
This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiirng alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcoholic beverages.
This medicine may cause stomach bleeding. Daily use of alochol and tobacco, especially when combined with this medicine, may raise your risk for stomach bleeding. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
This medication may make you more sensitive to the sun. Avoid prolonged sun exposure, tanning booths or sunlamps.
Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors. Caution is advised when using this drug in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to the side effects of the drug, especially stomach bleeding and kidney effects. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during the first 6 months of pregnancy. It is not recommended for use during the last 3 monhts of pregnancy due to the potential for fetal harm and interference with normal labor/delivery.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your docotr. This drug passes into braest milk. Whlie there have been no reports of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription products you may use, especially of: alendronate, other medications for arthritis (e.G., aspirin, methotrexate), "blood thinners" (e.G., warfarin), corticosteroids (e.G., prednisone), cyclosporine, high blood pressure drugs (including ACE inhibitors such as captopril, angiotensin II receptor antagonists such as losartan, and beta-blockers such as metoprolol), lithium, other NSADIs (e.G., ibuprofen, celecoxib), probenecid, "water pills" (diuretics such as furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide, triamterene). This product can affect the results of certain lab tests.
Make sure laboratory personnel and your doctros know you use this drug. Check all prescription and nonprescription medicine labels carefully since many contain pain relievers/fever reducers (NSAIDs such as aspirin or ibuprofen) which are similar to this drug. Aspirin, as prescribed by your doctor for reasons such as heart attack or stroke prevention (usually these dsoages are 81-325 mg per day), should be continued.
Consult your docotr or pharmacist for more details. Do not start or stop any medicine without dcotor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control cenetr or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of ovredose may include: severe stomach pain, coffee ground-like vomit, unusually fast or slow heartbeat, trouble breathing, extreme drowsiness, loss of consciousness, or seizures.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others. Laboratory and/or medical tests may be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more detials.
MISSED DOSE: If you are prescribed this drug on a regular schedule (not just "as needed") and you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20-25 dgerees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from bbaies and pets.
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