Description

What is Naprelan 500 mg?

Naprelan 500mg is a prescription-strength controlled-release medication containing naproxen sodium. It is in a class of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It also reduces inflammation and treats pain. Official prescribing information for naprelan lists osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, tendinitis, bursitis, acute gout and certain types of pain.

For extended-release drugs such as Naprelan, patients should take it as prescribed. The tablet should also be taken whole and not crushed or chewed.

How Does Naprelan 500mg Work?

Naproxen works by blocking the production of prostaglandins in the body. These substances cause pain and swelling and inflammation. Therefore, by blocking prostaglandin production, we can decrease pain and inflammation.

This is why doctors can prescribe naproxen-containing medicines for inflammatory joint conditions and other painful conditions.

Typical Applications

Naprelan 500mg is prescribed by doctors to treat:

• Arthrosis (osteoarthritis)
• Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
• Ankylosing spondylitis (
• Tendonitis
• Bursitis (inflammation of fluid sacs around joints)
• Acute gout.
• Mild to moderate discomfort
• Dysmenorrhea, primary

The precise treatment depends upon the patient’s condition, medical history and response to therapy.

Dosage of Naprelan 500mg

Each person’s correct dose is different. The important thing to remember is that the patient needs to follow the doctor’s instructions, not adjust the dose himself. The prescribing information recommends using the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration appropriate.

Naprelan® controlled-release tablets are also available in 375mg, 500mg and 750mg strengths.

Do not use other naproxen products unless your doctor tells you to. Medicines containing naproxen may cause side-effects which you do not want.

Potential Side Effects

Naprelan 500mg, like other NSAIDs, can cause side effects. You may have such common problems as upset stomach, nausea, heartburn, headache, dizziness or other digestive symptoms.

But serious reactions can happen too. NSAIDs, such as naproxen, may increase the chance of having a bleed or ulcer in the stomach or intestines, or having a heart attack or stroke. These risks may happen while getting treatment and might increase with longer use or higher doses.

Urgent medical attention is needed for symptoms such as chest pain, difficulty breathing, vomiting blood, black stools, severe allergic reactions, or sudden weakness.

Key precautions:

Before taking Naprelan 500mg, tell your doctor about your medical history and all the medicines you are taking. Tell your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers or bleeding, heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney or liver problems, or any reaction to aspirin or other NSAIDs.

Naprelan should not be given to people who have had allergic type reactions to naproxen or other NSAIDs. It is also contraindicated in the vicinity of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.

NSAIDs can also interact with a number of drugs. So be sure to have your medication list checked by a chemist or doctor prior to treatment.

Conclusion

Naprelan 500mg contains naproxen sodium which is an NSAID. It may help with pain and inflammation associated with a variety of conditions. But it also carries relevant gastrointestinal and cardiovascular risks. So use it only as per professional medical advice and never exceed the prescribed amount.