Naproxen

Use the lowest effective dosage for shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals. Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis Naproxen tablets 250 mg (one-half tablet) 500 mg twice daily Naproxen sodium tablets 275 mg (one-half tablet) 550 mg twice daily The dose may be adjusted up or down depending on the clinical response of the patient. In patients who tolerate lower doses well, the dose may be increased to naproxen 1500 mg/ day for up to 6 months.

Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.

Naproxen tablets and naproxen sodium tablets are contraindicated in the following patients: Known hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylactic reactions and serious skin reactions) to naproxen or any components of the drug product, History of asthma, urticaria, or other allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs.

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

Hepatotoxicity: Inform patients of warning signs and symptoms of hepatotoxicity. Discontinue if abnormal liver tests persist or worsen or if clinical signs and symptoms of liver disease develop. Hypertension: Patients taking some antihypertensive medications may have impaired response to these therapies when taking NSAIDs. Monitor blood pressure. Heart Failure and Edema: Avoid use of naproxen tablets and naproxen sodium tablets in patients with severe heart failure unless benefits are expected to outweigh risk of worsening heart failure.

Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: Cardiovascular Thrombotic Events, GI Bleeding, Ulceration, and Perforation, Hepatotoxicity, Hypertension, Heart Failure and Edema, Renal Toxicity and Hyperkalemia, Anaphylactic Reactions, Serious Skin Reactions, Hematologic Toxicity Most common adverse reactions to naproxen were dyspepsia, abdominal pain, nausea, headache, rash,…

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.

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