Description
Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic properties.
Naproxen is a propionic acid derivative related to the arylacetic acid class of drugs. The chemical name of naproxen is (+)-6-methoxy-alpha-methyl-2-naphthaleneacetic acid. Naproxen has been shown to have striking anti-inflammatory properties when tested in human clinical studies and classical animal test systems. In addition, it has marked analgesic and antipyretic actions. It inhibits synthesis of prostaglandins.
Indications
Napryn® is indicated for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Napryn® is also indicated for the treatment of tendonitis, bursitis, acute gout, for the management of pain, primary dysmenorrhea, migraine treatment and prophylaxis.
Dosage & Administration
Hypertension: 50 mg once daily, the daily dose can be raised to 100 to 200 mg.
Angina pectoris: 50 to 100 mg daily.
Cardiac arrhythmia: Atenolol in low dose, 25-50 mg once daily, can be used in combination with digoxin to control the ventricular rate in atrial fibration or atrial flutter which is refractory to digoxin alone.
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