Napium may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Napium is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
UNSAFE
Napium may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Napium may make you feel dizzy, depressed, sleepy, tired, or make it difficult to sleep. It may also affect your vision. This may affect your driving ability.
CAUTION
Napium should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Napium may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Napium should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Napium may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Napium 500mg Tablet
Introduction
Napium is a pain relieving medicine. It provides relief to pain and inflammation in conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, and juvenile arthritis. It also helps in relieving muscle and joint pain, headache...
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Uses of Napium
Pain relief
Side effects of Napium
Common
Vomiting
Nausea
Indigestion
Heartburn
How to use Napium
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. Napium is to be taken with food.
How Napium works
Napium is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever, pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Napium 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...
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Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within two hours of taking Napium.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Napium 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 lo...
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...
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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...
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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 result...
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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...
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 (...
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