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Anaprox |
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- Description - |
Anaprox and Naprelan are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs used to relieve mild tomoderate pain and menstrual cramps. They are also prescribed for relief of theinflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain associated with rheumatoidarthritis and osteoarthritis (the most common form of arthritis), and forankylosing spondylitis (spinal arthritis), tendinitis, bursitis,acute gout, and other conditions. Anaprox also may be prescribed for juvenilearthritis.
The over-the-counter form of naproxen sodium, Aleve, is used for temporary relief of minor aches and pains, and to reduce fever. |
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Abdominal pain,bruising,constipation,diarrhea,difficult or labored breathing,dizziness,drowsiness,headache,hearing disturbances,heartburn,indigestion,inflammation of the mouth,itching,light-headedness,nausea,rapid, fluttery heartbeat,red or purple spots on the skin,ringing in the ears,skin eruptions,sweating,swelling due to fluid retention,thirst,vertigo,vision changes |
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- Possible Interactions - |
ACE inhibitors such as the blood pressure medication Capoten
Antiseizure drugs such as Dilantin
Aspirin
Beta blockers, including blood pressure drugs such as Inderal
Blood thinners such as Coumadin
Certain water pills (diuretics) such as Lasix
Lithium (Lithonate)
Methotrexate
Naproxen in other forms, such as Naprosyn
Oral diabetes drugs such as Micronase
Other pain relievers such as aspirin, acetaminophen (Tylenol), and ibuprofen (Motrin)
Probenecid (Benemid)
If you have more than 3 alcoholic drinks per day, check with your doctor before using painkillers.
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- Manufacturer - |
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Syntex Laboratories Inc |
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340 Kingsland Street |
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Nutley, NJ 07110 |
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USA |
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