NAPROXEN - naproxen tablet
NAPROXEN SODIUM - naproxen sodium tablet
Blenheim Pharmacal, Inc.
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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: |
heart attack |
stomach pain |
stroke | constipation |
high blood pressure | diarrhea |
heart failure from body swelling (fluid retention) | gas |
kidney problems including kidney failure | heartburn |
bleeding and ulcers in the stomach and intestine | nausea |
low red blood cells (anemia) | vomiting |
life-threatening skin reactions | dizziness |
life-threatening allergic reactions | |
liver problems including liver failure | |
asthma attacks in people who have asthma |
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.
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), |
CombunoxTM (combined with oxycodone) | |
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.
Manufactured by:
Glenmark Generics Ltd
Colvale-Bardez, Goa 403 513
India
Manufactured for:
Glenmark Generics Inc., USA
Mahwah, NJ 07430
Questions? 1 (888)721-7115
www.glenmarkgenerics.com
November 2008