NAPROXEN- naproxen tablet

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

NAPROXEN (UNII: 57Y76R9ATQ) (NAPROXEN - UNII:57Y76R9ATQ)

Available from:

Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

PRESCRIPTION DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

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: Naproxen tablets are also indicated: 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 reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs. Severe, rarely fatal, anaphylactic-like reactions to NSAIDs have been reported in such patients (see WARNINGS: Anaphylactoid Reactions and PRECAUTIONS: Preexisting Asthma). Naproxen tablets are contraindicated for the treatment of peri‑operative pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery (see WARNINGS).

Product summary:

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: Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Dispense in tight, light‑resistant containers.

Authorization status:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Patient Information leaflet

Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.
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MEDGUIDE
Medication Guide for non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
(See the end of this Medication Guide for a list of prescription NSAID
medicines.)
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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:
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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”
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longer use
•
smoking
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drinking alcohol
•
older age
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having poor health
NSAID medicines should only be used:
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exactly as prescribed
•
at the lowest dose possible for your treatment
•
for the shortest time needed
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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 wit

Summary of Product characteristics

NAPROXEN- NAPROXEN TABLET
PREFERRED PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
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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.
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