NACEN F Tablet (Naproxen)

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Efficacy & effects

This medication is effective for rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease), ankylosing spondylitis, tendonitis, acute gout, and dysmenorrhea. It is also widely used for symptoms such as bursitis, skeletal muscle disorders (sprains, strains, trauma, lumbago), postoperative pain, migraine, and pain after tooth extraction. Therefore, it aids in alleviating inflammation and pain in various joint and musculoskeletal diseases, thereby improving patients' symptoms.

Dosage

1. Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis: Administer naproxen orally at a dose of 250-500 mg twice daily (every 12 hours). The dose may be increased up to a maximum of 1,500 mg per day if necessary. 2. Acute gout: Administer an initial dose of 750 mg orally and then 250 mg orally every 8 hours until the attack subsides. 3. Skeletal muscle disorders, postoperative pain, pain after tooth extraction, dysmenorrhea,

Precautions

This medication may pose a risk of gastrointestinal bleeding in individuals who regularly consume three or more drinks daily, so it is essential to consult a doctor or pharmacist before use. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, including this medication, may increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases and severe issues such as myocardial infarction or stroke; therefore, patients with cardiovascular diseases or risk factors need to be especially cautious. This medication can cause serious gastrointestinal reactions such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforation, so elderly patients or those with a history of gastrointestinal disease should be closely monitored for symptoms while taking it. Patients with a history of peptic ulcers, severe hematological abnormalities, liver or kidney dysfunction, severe hypertension, or hypersensitivity to aspirin or any components of this drug should not take it, and it is not used for pain management before and after coronary artery bypass surgery. Patients with a history of peptic ulcer disease, bleeding tendency, liver or kidney dysfunction, hypertension, asthma, autoimmune diseases, and the elderly should take this medication cautiously, and they should immediately consult healthcare professionals in case of adverse reactions. This medication may cause various side effects, such as allergic reactions, gastrointestinal bleeding, blood abnormalities, liver and kidney dysfunction, skin rashes, and central nervous system abnormalities, so it is important to pay attention to any changes in symptoms during use. Before taking this medication, the risks and benefits should be thoroughly considered compared to other treatments, and it is recommended to use the minimum effective dose for the shortest period necessary. This medication should not be taken with other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and since interactions may occur with certain medications, it is crucial to inform healthcare professionals about all medications currently being taken. During pregnancy, especially in late pregnancy, this medication may harm the fetus, so it should be avoided; also, if breastfeeding, it should not be used as it can pass into breast milk and affect the newborn. It is advised against administering this medication to infants under 2 years of age as its safety has not been established, and it should be administered cautiously to children and the elderly at the minimum dose, with particular attention to any adverse reactions. Overdosage may result in symptoms such as drowsiness, indigestion, and vomiting; in such cases, immediate medical attention should be sought for appropriate treatment. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container should be avoided as it may cause accidents or impair quality.

Side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, shock symptoms (dyspnea, hypotension, bradycardia, cold sweat, edema), PIE syndrome (fever, wheezing, cough, sputum), hematemesis, gastrointestinal bleeding, peptic ulcers, perforation, severe blood abnormalities (agranulocytosis, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, aplastic anemia, hemolytic anemia, platelet dysfunction), liver abnormalities (jaundice, hepatitis, elevated liver function tests, acute hepatic failure)

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