Rheumatic arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis

Active Ingredient: Naproxen

Indication for Naproxen

Population group: only adults (18 years old or older)

Naproxen is indicated for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis), ankylosing spondylitis.

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:

500-1000mg in 2 doses daily

Route of admnistration

Oral

Defined daily dose

500 - 1,000 mg

Dosage regimen

From 250 To 500 mg 2 time(s) per day every day

Detailed description

500mg to 1g taken in 2 doses at 12-hour intervals or alternatively, as a single administration. In the following cases a loading dose of 750mg or 1g per day for the acute phase is recommended:

  • In patients reporting severe night-time pain/or morning stiffness.
  • In patients being switched to Naprosyn from a high dose of another anti-rheumatic compound.
  • In osteoarthrosis where pain is the predominant symptom

Dosage considerations

To be taken preferably with or after food.

Active ingredient

Naproxen

Naproxen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesic compound with antipyretic properties as has been demonstrated in classical animal test systems. Naproxen exhibits its anti-inflammatory effect even in adrenalectomised animals, indicating that its action is not mediated through the pituitary-adrenal axis.

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