Nuprafen 250250mg
Tablet
Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Nuprafen 250. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Nuprafen 250 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the devel... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Nuprafen 250 is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is n... View More |
| Driving | UNSAFE Nuprafen 250 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Nuprafen 250 may make you feel dizzy, depressed, sleepy, tired, or make it... View More |
| Kidney | CAUTION Nuprafen 250 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Nuprafen 250 may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CAUTION Nuprafen 250 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Nuprafen 250 may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Nuprafen 250 is a pain relieving medicine. It provides relief to pain and inflammation in conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosi... View More
Uses of Nuprafen 250
- Pain relief
Side effects of Nuprafen 250
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Indigestion
- Heartburn
How to use Nuprafen 250
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Nuprafen 250 is to be take... View More
How Nuprafen 250 works
Nuprafen 250 is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever, pain a... View More
- You have been prescribed Nuprafen 250 to relieve pain and inflammation.
- Take it with food or milk to prevent upset stomach.
- Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney prob... View More
- Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within two hours of taking Nuprafen 250.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Nuprafen 250 as it can increase your risk of stomach problems.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
- Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term trea... View More
Indication
Rheumatoid arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Post-operative pain, Dysmenorrhea, Acute gout, Acute migraine attacks, Renal colic, Mild to moderate pain,... View More
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Adult Dose
Adults Oral: Pain 500 mg PO initially, then 250 mg PO q6-8hr or 500 mg PO q12hr PRN; not to exceed 1250 mg/day naproxen base on day 1; subsequent d... View More
Child Dose
Pain >12 years 500 mg PO initially, then 250 mg PO q6-8hr or 500 mg PO q12hr PRN; not to exceed 1250 mg/day naproxen base on day 1; subsequent daily d... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: CrCl <30 mL/min: Use not recommended Severe: Contraindicated.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity. Aspirin or NSAID allergy. Perioperative pain in the setting of CABG surgery. Pregnancy (3rd trimester).
Mode of Action
Naproxen, a propionic acid derivative, is a prototypical NSAID. It reversibly inhibits the cyclooxygenase-1 and -2 (COX-1 and -2) enzymes, thus resultin... View More
Precaution
Patient w/ known CV disease or risk factors for CV disease, history of GI bleeding or peptic ulceration, fluid retention or heart failure. Hepatic and r... View More
Side Effect
1-10% Abdominal pain (3-9%),Constipation (3-9%),Dizziness (3-9%),Drowsiness (3-9%),Headache (3-9%),Heartburn (3-9%),Nausea (3-9%),Edema (3-9%),GI bleed... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy category: C; D in 3rd trimester or near delivery.
Interaction
May enhance methotrexate toxicity. Reduced BP response to ACE inhibitors or angiotensin II receptor antagonists. Increased risk of serious GI events (e.... View More
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