Aiproxen Soft Capsule (Naproxen)

Adult dose

1. Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis: Administer 250-500 mg of naproxen orally twice a day (every 12 hours). 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, tendinitis, bursitis: Administer an initial dose of 500 mg orally and then

People who regularly consume more than three glasses of alcohol per day must consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine. Excessive alcohol intake increases the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding when taking this medication. This medication may have effects on the cardiovascular system and may increase the risk of serious thrombotic events such as myocardial infarction or stroke. Individuals with cardiovascular diseases or risk factors should be especially cautious and closely monitor any cardiovascular symptoms while taking this medication. This medication can lead to serious gastrointestinal issues such as bleeding, ulcers, and perforation; therefore, if any gastrointestinal symptoms occur while taking it, you should seek medical attention immediately. Especially for elderly patients, the risk for these gastrointestinal problems is higher. Patients with a history of peptic ulcers, severe blood disorders, significantly reduced liver or kidney function, severe cardiac failure, severe hypertension, and those with known allergies to this medication's components, as well as individuals who are hypersensitive to aspirin or have asthma, should not take this medication. Patients with a history of peptic ulcers, blood disorders, bleeding tendencies, liver or kidney issues, cardiac dysfunction, hypertension, allergic reactions, asthma, autoimmune diseases, or elderly patients should take extreme caution when using this medication. During treatment, adverse reactions such as shortness of breath, lowered blood pressure, skin rash, gastrointestinal bleeding, blood disorders, liver or kidney abnormalities, headaches, insomnia, skin rashes, auditory disturbances, and swelling may occur, and you should discontinue use and consult a physician immediately upon their occurrence. This medication may interact with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, specific anticonvulsants, antidiabetic medications, beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, diuretics, aspirin, lithium, methotrexate, anticoagulants, etc., so you must consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking them together. This medication should not be taken during pregnancy, especially in the later stages, as taking it after 20 weeks of gestation can affect fetal kidney function; it should only be used in minimal doses if absolutely necessary. Breastfeeding women are advised not to take this medication as it can be transmitted through breast milk and may cause adverse effects in infants. Safety has not been established in children under the age of 2, so it is advisable not to administer it to them, and pediatric and elderly patients should take the minimum effective dose with caution. This medication requires regular blood tests and monitoring of liver and kidney function during long-term use, and if any abnormalities are found, the dosage should be adjusted or the medication discontinued. In cases of overdose, symptoms such as drowsiness, dyspepsia, nausea, and vomiting may appear; immediate medical treatment should be sought in such instances. Store this medication out of reach of children and avoid transferring it to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty in breathing, cold sweat, hematemesis, gastrointestinal bleeding, peptic ulcers, perforation, hypotension, PIE syndrome (fever, wheezing, cough, sputum), jaundice, hepatitis, kidney impairment, hematuria, interstitial nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, renal papillary necrosis, renal failure, aseptic meningitis, severe headache, altered consciousness, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, epidermal necrolysis, eosinophilia with systemic symptoms drug reaction,

Mild side effects

• Gastric discomfort
• abdominal pain
• nausea
• vomiting
• loss of appetite
• dyspepsia
• heartburn
• diarrhea
• constipation
• stomatitis

Drug interactions

Do not take this medication with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or naproxen derivatives. Anticonvulsants from the hydantoin class, sulfonamides, sulfonylurea antidiabetics, propranolol and other beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors (such as captopril), loop and thiazide diuretics, probenecid, aspirin, lithium, methotrexate, warfarin and other coumarin anticoagulants, zidovudine, and quinolone antibiotics (such as enoxacin) may interact.

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture from entering and must be kept at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Transparent oval soft capsules containing a colorless to pale yellow transparent liquid

Package unit

10 capsules/box [(10 capsules/PTP)*1], 30 capsules/bottle