Description
Generic
Naproxen Sodium + Esomeprazole Magnesium
Indications
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Ankylosing spondylitis &
- To diminish the chance of creating gastric ulcers in patients at hazard of creating NSAID-associated gastric ulcers.
Pharmacology
This comprises of an prompt discharge Esomeprazole Magnesium layer & an enteric-coated Naproxen center. As a result, Esomeprazole is discharged to begin with into the stomach, earlier to the disintegration of Naproxen within the small intestine.
Dosage
Rheumatoid Joint pain, Osteoarthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis-
- Adults: One tablet twice every day of either: 375 mg naproxen/20 mg of esomeprazole; or 500 mg naproxen/20 mg of esomeprazole
- Weight more prominent than 50 kg: 375 mg naproxen/20 mg of esomeprazole; or 500 mg naproxen/20 mg of esomeprazole
- Weight 38 kg to less than 50 kg: One tablet twice day by day of 375 mg naproxen/20 mg of esomeprazole.
Administration
Don’t part, chew, smash or break up the tablet. This tablet is to be taken at slightest 30 minutes some time recently dinners.
Interaction
With medicine:
- Concomitant utilize of NSAIDs may decrease the antihypertensive impact of Pro inhibitors, diuretics & beta-blockers
- Concomitant utilize of this tablet and warfarin may result in an expanded chance of a dying complication.
- Esomeprazole represses gastric corrosive discharge & may meddled with the retention of drugs where gastric pH is an vital determinant of bioavailability (eg. Ketoconazole, press salts and digoxin).
Contraindications
- Known extreme touchiness to any component of this tablet or substituted benzimidazoles.
- History of asthmay urticaria or other allergic-type responses after taking ibuprofen or other NSAIDs.
- Use amid the peri-operative period within the setting of coronary course bypass unite (CABG) surgery.
Side Effects
In common, this planning is well endured. The foremost common unfavorable responses in clinical trials (>5%): erosive gastritis, dyspepsia, gastritis, the runs, gastric ulcer, upper stomach torment, sickness etc.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy category C. In late pregnancy, it ought to be dodged since it may cause untimely closure of the ductus arteriosus. This tablet ought to not be utilized in nursing moms due to the Naproxen component.
Precautions & Warnings
Therapeutic Class
Drugs for Osteoarthritis, Drugs utilized for Rheumatoid Joint pain, Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Storage Conditions
Store at temperature of underneath 30°C, secure from light & dampness. Keep out of reach of children.
Pharmaceutical Name
Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.