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NAPROXEN (UNII: 57Y76R9ATQ) (NAPROXEN - UNII:57Y76R9ATQ)
Camber Pharmaceuticals
NAPROXEN
NAPROXEN 250 mg
ORAL
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of naproxen tablets and other treatment options before deciding to use naproxen tablets. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals (see WARNINGS). Naproxen tablets are indicated: - For the relief of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis - For the relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis - For the relief of the signs and symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis - For the relief of the signs and symptoms of juvenile arthritits Naproxen tablets are also indicated: - For relief of the signs and symptoms of tendonitis - For relief of the signs and symptoms of bursitis - For relief of the signs and symptoms of acute gout - For the management of pain - For the management of primary dymenorrhea Naproxen tablets are contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to naproxen. Naproxen tablets should not be given to patients who have experienced asthma, urticaria, or allergic-type r
Naproxen Tablets, USP: 250 mg: Light Yellow, Round, biconvex tablets de-bossed with ‘I’ on the left side of bisect and ‘G’ on the right side of bisect on one side and ‘340’ on the other, supplied in bottles of 100’s count (NDC 31722-340-01) and 500’s count (NDC 31722-340-05). Naproxen Tablets, USP: 375 mg: Light Pink, Capsule shaped, biconvex tablets de-bossed with ‘IG’ on one side and ‘341’ on the other, supplied in bottles of 100’s count (NDC 31722-341-01) and 500’s count (NDC 31722-341-05). Naproxen Tablets, USP: 500 mg: Light Yellow, Capsules shaped, biconvex tablets de-bossed with ‘I’ on the left side of bisect and ‘G’ on the right side of bisect on one side and ‘342’ on the other, supplied in bottles of 100’s count (NDC 31722-342-01) and 500’s count (NDC 31722-342-05). Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Dispense in tight, lightresistant containers.
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Camber Pharmaceuticals ---------- MEDGUIDE Medication Guide for non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) (See the end of this Medication Guide for a list of prescription NSAID medicines.) __________________________________________________________________________ What is the most important information I should know about medicines called Non-Steroidal Anti- Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)? NSAID medicines may increase the chance of a heart attack or stroke that can lead to death. This chance increases: • with longer use of NSAID medicines • in people who have heart disease NSAID medicines should never be used right before or after a heart surgery called a “coronary artery bypass graft (CABG).” NSAID medicines can cause ulcers and bleeding in the stomach and intestines at any time during treatment. Ulcers and bleeding: • can happen without warning symptoms • may cause death The chance of a person getting an ulcer or bleeding increases with: • taking medicines called “corticosteroids” and “anticoagulants” • longer use • smoking • drinking alcohol • older age • having poor health NSAID medicines should only be used: • exactly as prescribed • at the lowest dose possible for your treatment • for the shortest time needed ___________________________________________________________________________ What are Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)? NSAID medicines are used to treat pain and redness, swelling, and heat (inflammation) from medical conditions such as: • different types of arthritis • menstrual cramps and other types of short-term pain Who should not take a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)? Do not take an NSAID medicine: • if you had an asthma attack, hives, or other allergic reaction with aspirin or any other NSAID medicine • for pain right before or after heart bypass surgery Tell your healthcare provider: • about all of your medical conditions. • about all of the medicines you take. NSAIDs and some other medicines can interact with each o Læs hele dokumentet
NAPROXEN - NAPROXEN TABLET CAMBER PHARMACEUTICALS ---------- NAPROXEN TABLETS, USP Rx only CARDIOVASCULAR RISK NSAIDs may cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, myocardial infarction, and stroke, which can be fatal. This risk may increase with duration of use. Patients with cardiovascular disease or risk factors for cardiovascular disease may be at greater risk (see WARNINGS). Naproxen tablets are contraindicated for the treatment of peri-operative pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery (see WARNINGS). GASTROINTESTINAL RISK NSAIDs cause an increased risk of serious gastrointestinal adverse events including bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach or intestines, which can be fatal. These events can occur at any time during use and without warning symptoms. Elderly patients are at greater risk for serious gastrointestinal events (see WARNINGS). DESCRIPTION Naproxen, USP is a proprionic acid derivative related to the arylacetic acid group of nonsteroidal anti- inflammatory drugs. The chemical name for naproxen, USP is (S)-6-methoxy-α-methyl-2-naphthaleneacetic acid. It has the following structural formula: Naproxen, USP has a molecular weight of 230.26 and a molecular formula of C14H14O3. Naproxen, USP is an odorless, white to off-white crystalline substance. It is lipid ¬soluble, practically insoluble in water at low pH and freely soluble in water at high pH. The octanol/water partition coefficient of naproxen at pH 7.4 is 1.6 to 1.8. Naproxen tablets, USP are available as yellow tablets containing 250 mg of naproxen USP, pink tablets containing 375 mg of naproxen USP, and yellow tablets containing 500 mg of naproxen USP for oral administration. The inactive ingredients are croscarmellose sodium, povidone, iron oxide yellow, iron oxide red colloidal silicon dioxide and magnesium stearate. CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY _PHARMACODYNAMICS_ Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with analgesic and antipyretic properties. The mechanism of Læs hele dokumentet