NAPROXEN SODIUM- naproxen sodium tablet
Medsource Pharmaceuticals
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( 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:
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:
The chance of a person getting an ulcer or bleeding increases with:
NSAID medicines should only be used:
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:
Who should not take a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)?
Do not take an NSAID medicine:
Tell your healthcare provider:
Serious side effects include: |
Other side effects include: |
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Get emergency help right away if you have any of the following symptoms:
Stop your NSAID medicine and call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms:
These are not all the side effects with NSAID medicines. Talk to your healthcare provider or pharmacist for more information about NSAID medicines. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or Glenmark Generics Inc., USA at 1 (888)721-7115.
Other information about Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Generic Name |
Tradename |
Celecoxib |
Celebrex ® |
Diclofenac |
Cataflam ®, Voltaren ®, Arthrotec™ (combined with misoprostol) |
Diflunisal |
Dolobid ® |
Etodolac |
Lodine ®, Lodine ® XL |
Fenoprofen |
Nalfon ®, Nalfon ® 200 |
Flurbirofen |
Ansaid ® |
Ibuprofen |
Motrin ®, Tab-Profen ®, Vicoprofen ®*(combined with hydrocodone), |
Combunox TM (combined with oxycodone) |
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Indomethacin |
Indocin ®, Indocin ® SR, Indo-Lemmon™, Indomethagan™ |
Ketoprofen |
Oruvail ® |
Ketorolac |
Toradol ® |
Mefenamic Acid |
Ponstel ® |
Meloxicam |
Mobic ® |
Nabumetone |
Relafen ® |
Naproxen |
Naprosyn ®, Anaprox ®, Anaprox ® DS, EC-Naproxyn ®, Naprelan ®, Naprapac ® (copackaged with lansoprazole) |
Oxaprozin |
Daypro ® |
Piroxicam |
Feldene ® |
Sulindac |
Clinoril ® |
Tolmetin |
Tolectin ®, Tolectin DS ®, Tolectin ® 600 |
This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Manufactured by:
Glenmark Generics Ltd
India
Manufactured for:
Glenmark Generics Inc., USA
Mahwah, NJ 07430
Questions? 1 (888)721-7115
www.glenmarkgenerics.com
November 2014