📌 It is used to treat painful conditions such as
▪ arthritis,
▪ gout pain,
▪sprains and strains,
▪period (menstrual) pain, and
▪backache.
📌Naproxen blocks the enzyme called cyclooxygenase, These enzymes help to make other chemicals in the body, called prostaglandins, Blocking of these enzymes resulting in lower concentrations of prostaglandins.
These enzymes are responsible for pain, fever, and inflammation. As a Result Of low concentration of these enzymes inflammation, pain and fever are reduced.
📌Naproxen has been used in the United States since 1980.
It is available generically and under many brand names.
📌Naproxen was approved by the FDA in December 1991.
💊Side Effects💉
▫rash,
▫dizziness,
▫headaches,
▫ringing in the ears,
▫constipation,
▫shortness of breath
▫drowsiness,
▫abdominal pain,
▫nausea,
▫diarrhea,
▫fluid retention, and heartburn.
💊Other important side effects include:💉
blood clots,
▪fluid retention,
▪heart failure and
▪hypertension.
💊Naproxen and Pregnancy💉
Naproxen may cause harm to a developing fetus, and should not be used in the later stages of pregnancy.
There’s some evidence that it can cause problems for developing babies and increase the risk for maternal bleeding during delivery.
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