NAPROXEN SODIUM (ANAPROX) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

NAPROXEN SODIUM

What is the Trade Name for NAPROXEN SODIUM?

ANAPROX

What are the Indications for NAPROXEN SODIUM?

  • Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of naproxen, naproxen sodium and other treatment options before deciding to use naproxen tablets or naproxen sodium tablets. Use the lowest effective dosage for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals (see WARNINGS: GASTROINTESTINAL BLEEDING, ULCERATION, AND PERFORATION). Naproxen as naproxen tablets or naproxen sodium tablets are indicated: ‚Ä¢ For the relief of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis ‚Ä¢ For the relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis ‚Ä¢ For the relief of the signs and symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis ‚Ä¢ For the relief of the signs and symptoms of juvenile arthritis Naproxen as naproxen tablets or naproxen sodium tablets are also indicated: ‚Ä¢ For relief of the signs and symptoms of tendonitis ‚Ä¢ For relief of the signs and symptoms of bursitis ‚Ä¢ For relief of the signs and symptoms of acute gout ‚Ä¢ For the management of pain ‚Ä¢ For the management of primary dysmenorrhea

 

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