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Naproxen

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First-line treatment for Gout attacks

Eases most attacks in 12-24h

 NSAID medication

Reduces inflammation and relieves pain

 

What is Naproxen and how does it work?

Naproxen is a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) that works by reducing inflammation and relieving pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints and muscles.

A short course of a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) such as Naproxen is the first-line treatment for a Gout attack and will quickly ease most attacks within 12-24 hours. The sooner that medication is started, the more rapid the response. Many people with Gout like to have a supply of tablets on standby just in case an attack occurs. They are usually needed only for a few days until the inflammation and pain subside.

Additional Information

How should I take Naproxen?

Before taking Naproxen, you should read the manufacturer’s printed Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) from inside the pack. It will give you more information about Naproxen and provide you with a full list of the side effects which you may experience from taking it.

The recommended dose for the treatment of Acute Gout is 750mg for 1 dose, then 250mg every 8 hours until the attack has passed. Tablets should be swallowed with a drink of water, preferably with or after food.

Along with their useful effects, most medicines can cause unwanted side effects although not everyone experiences them. The unwanted effects often improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine, but please speak with your doctor or pharmacist if they continue or become troublesome. You will find a full list of possible side effects in the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) supplied with your medicine.

Stop taking Naproxen and seek medical help immediately if you experience any of the following serious side effects:

  • Severe stomach pain
  • Passing black, tarry stools
  • Vomiting any blood or dark particles that look like coffee grounds
  • An allergic reaction causing difficulty in breathing, tightness of the chest, swelling of the face, throat or tongue, sore dry itchy skin, or severe skin rashes
  • Sensitivity of the skin to sunlight, red spots or rash on the skin, or unusual bruising or bleeding of the skin
  • Yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes
  • Headache, neck stiffness, fever, confusion, feeling or being sick (symptoms of a milder-form of meningitis known as aseptic-meningitis)
  • Development of a fever, sore throat, severe rash, fatigue, and ulcers or lesions that progresses quickly with blisters or peeling of your skin and possibly blisters in your mouth, throat, genital area, or eyes (symptoms associated with Stephens-Johnson Syndrome or Toxic Epidermal necrolysis – TEN)

 

Please note that Naproxen can make Colitis and Crohn’s disease worse. Occasionally stomach ulcers may develop.
Some anti-inflammatory/pain relieving medicines (particularly at high doses and in long-term treatment) may be associated with a small increased risk of heart attack or stroke.

Please tell the prescriber if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. This is because Naproxen can affect the way some medicines work, and some medicines can have an effect on Naproxen. In the event of a medical emergency, you should tell your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse that you have taken Naproxen and when you did. Do not take Naproxen with other medicines unless your doctor tells you that you can.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following medicines:

  • Phenytoin to treat or prevent convulsions
  • Anticoagulants to thin your blood, such as Warfarin, Heparin, Clopidogrel, and Ticlopidine
  • Some antibiotics such as Ciprofloxacin and Sulphonamides to treat infection, as the levels of all these medicines in your blood may increase when you start taking Naproxen
  • Aminoglycosides antibiotics – concomitant use with Naproxen could decrease the function of your kidneys
  • Furosemide, Amiloride, Triamterene, or other water tablets, as these may not work as well when you start taking Naproxen
  • Lithium or Moclobemide to treat mental illness, as your body may not be able to clear these as quickly when you start taking Naproxen
  • Mifamurtide, used in anti-tumour treatment
  • Methotrexate (for rheumatoid arthritis)
  • Cardiac glycosides (e.g. Digoxin), used to treat heart problems, and other drugs (e.g. Disopyramide) used to control heart rhythm
  • Probenecid, for gout, as the dose of Naproxen you will need will be lower than usual
  • Certain drugs used to treat diabetes – Gliclazide, Tolbutamide, Glibenclamide, and Chlorpropamide
  • Medication for high blood pressure including ACE inhibitors (e.g. Lisinopril), Beta-Blockers (e.g. Propranolol), and Angiotensin II Antagonists (e.g. Losartan)
  • Ritonavir or Zidovudine, used to treat viral infections, can increase the risk of toxicity or damage to the blood
  • Oxipentifylline, used for poor circulation
  • Drugs used to lower cholesterol (e.g. Colestyramine)
  • Corticosteroids (e.g. Prednisolone), used to treat allergic conditions and inflammation
  • Penicillamine, concomitant use with Naproxen can lead to decreased kidney function
  • Mifepristone (used in abortions)
  • Ciclosporin and Tacrolimus (used after transplant surgery)
  • Aspirin/Acetylsalicylic acid to prevent blood clots
  • Alcohol – there may be some problems when Naproxen is taken with alcohol, including bleeding of the stomach and stomach ulcers

Do not take Naproxen:

  • If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Naproxen, other NSAIDs, or any of the ingredients listed in the Patient Information Leaflet supplied with your medication
  • If you have taken another NSAID (including Aspirin) before and suffered an unpleasant or allergic reaction including asthma, redness and itching of the skin, or an itchy, running nose
  • If you are taking Mifamurtide (used in anti-tumour treatment)
  • If you have or have had a history of recurrent stomach ulcer/bleeding or know that you have suffered with ulcers in the past
  • If you have serious problems with your liver, kidney, or heart
  • If you are in the last three months of pregnancy

 

Warnings & Precautions

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Naproxen:

  • If you have any problems with your stomach or bowel
  • If you have problems with your liver or kidneys
  • If you have haemophilia or problems with your blood not clotting
  • If you have heart trouble or high blood pressure
  • If you are elderly
  • If you have an infection
  • If you have asthma or if you suffer from a connective tissue disorder (such as lupus)
  • If you have an allergic disorder
  • If you have chicken pox or shingles
  • If you are taking another Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)

 

Medicines such as Naproxen may be associated with a small increased risk of heart attack or stroke. Any risk is more likely with high doses and prolonged treatment; however, short-term use in those with no cardiovascular risk may also present a small increased risk in thrombotic events. Do not exceed the recommended dose or duration of treatment.

If you have heart problems, have had a previous stroke or think that you might be at risk of these conditions (for example if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, or are a smoker) you should discuss your treatment with your doctor or pharmacist.

There is a risk of bleeding or perforation of the stomach and stomach ulcers with the use of Naproxen. This is higher in the elderly, if you have a history of stomach ulcer, or if you smoke. Increased risk with dose of Naproxen. If you think that you might be at risk of these conditions, you should speak to your doctor or pharmacist.

 

Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, & Fertility

  • Do not take Naproxen if you are in the last three months of pregnancy (third trimester)
  • Talk to your doctor before taking Naproxen if you are up to six months pregnant (first and second trimester), think you are pregnant, or plan to get pregnant
  • Talk to your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Small amounts of Naproxen can pass into breast milk
  • Naproxen may make it more difficult to become pregnant. You should tell your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or if you have problems becoming pregnant
  • Taking Naproxen late in pregnancy can cause delayed or prolonged labour and may cause bleeding problems, kidney problems, and problems with the circulation of the blood in newborn babies

 

Driving and using machinery

Naproxen is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or to operate machinery. However, some people may occasionally feel dizzy, drowsy, or have blurred vision when taking Naproxen. If you are adversely affected, you should not drive or operate hazardous machinery.

 

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