Apranax Tablets 550Mg (1 Strip = 10 Tablets)

Apranax Tablets SpecificationRequires Prescription (YES/NO)YesGenericsNaproxen (as sodium)Used ForRheumatoid Arthritis How it worksNaproxen is a non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with analgesic and antipyretic properties. The mechanism of action of the naproxen anion, like that of other NSAIDs, is not completely understood but may be related to prostaglandin synthetase inhibition.Apranax Tablets Usage And SafetyDosageNaproxen (as sodium)Side EffectsHeadache, dizziness, drowsiness, lightheadedness, vertigo , Pruritus (itching), skin eruptions, ecchymoses, sweating, purpura , Tinnitus, visual disturbances, hearing disturbances , Edema, palpitations , Dyspnea, thirst.Drug InteractionsACE-inhibitors , Antacids and Sucralfate , Aspirin , Cholestyramine , Diuretics , Lithium , Methotrexate , Warfarin , Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRls) .IndicationFor the relief of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis , osteoarthritis , ankylosing spondylitis , juvenile arthritis tendonitis , bursitis , Acute gout . For the management of pain .For the management of primary dysmenorrhea.When not to UseIt contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to naproxen. It should not be given to patients who have experienced asthma, urticaria, or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs. Severe, rarely fatal, anaphylactic-like reactions to NSAIDs have been reported in such patients .Apranax Tablets PrecautionsPrecautionNaproxen-containing products such as this medicine and other naproxen products should not be used concomitantly since they all circulate in the plasma as the naproxen anion. It cannot be expected to substitute for corticosteroids or to treat corticosteroid insufficiency. Abrupt discontinuation of corticosteroids may lead to disease exacerbation.Apranax Tablets WarningsWarning 1Fluid retention, edema, and peripheral edema have been observed in some patients taking NSAIDs. Naproxen should be used with caution in patients with fluid retention, hypertension, or heart failure.Warning 2NSAIDs, including naproxen medicine , can lead to onset of new hypertension or worsening of pre-existing hypertension, either of which may contribute to the increased incidence of Cardio vascular events.Warning 3NSAIDs, including naproxen, can cause serious gastrointestinal (GI) adverse events including inflammation, bleeding, ulceration and perforation of the stomach, small intestine, or large intestine, which can be fatal.Apranax Tablets Additional InformationPregnancy categoryAlways consult your physician before using any medicine.Storage (YES/NO)Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.