Naprosyn Information:

In thehighly competitive world of pharmaceutical business, there are hundredsof medicines which are used to treat symptoms of arthritis and otherforms of bone, muscle, or tendon pain. One of them is Naprosyn. It wasfirst brought into the market in 1976 as a prescription drug andbelongs to the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug family.

It is generally used for the treatment of severe pain, stiffness, feverand inflammation caused by rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosingspondylitis, tendonitis, bursitis, gout, menstrual cramps and dysmenorrhea.It is also used for headache, migraines, swelling and pain aftersetting of broken or dislocated bones, post surgery pains, dental painetc

Body pain is caused by the release of a chemical called prostaglandin.This chemical is also responsible for fever and inflammation and isproduced by an enzyme in the body called Cyclo-oxygenase. There existstwo known isoforms of this enzyme in the body, namely Cyclo-oxygenase-1and Cyclo-oxygenase-2, also known as COX-I and COX-II respectively.COX-I is essential for the maintenance and smooth running of certainfunctions such as kidney functions, cardiovascular functions,gastrointestinal functions, liver functions etc; COX-II is responsiblefor the production of prostaglandin (the pain stimulant chemical).Naprosyn works by inhibiting the production of prostaglandin by theCyclo-oxygenase enzyme, and thus relieves pain. However Naprosynaffects both isoforms of Cyclo-oxygenase and is not COX-II selectivelike other such products available in the market.

Typically Naprosyn comes in two forms; one is aimed at immediate reliefand the other for longer term relief. The immediate relief is great foramazingly fast action, and can help one back on one’s feet in case ofathletic injury or aching joints due to arthritis. The long action ismore aimed at providing continuous medication and takes a longer timeto relieve pain. This medicine is available only on doctor’sprescription because of its adverse side effects; however this medicineis 100% non-addictive.

Naprosyn is effective for mild and moderate pain and is aimed atpatients above 12 years of age. It has an effective dosage or about200mg to 500mg twice a day; however excessive use should be avoided as,like all NSAIDs, Naprosyn also has the same side effects. Studies haveshown that Naprosyn causes a significant increase in the risk ofcardiovascular malfunctions such as a heart attack or a stroke. It alsohas adverse effects on gastrointestinal functions, and can causestomach bleeding, diarrhea, nausea, constipation, abdominal pain andvomiting. It might also cause skin eruptions or headaches.

This article is for informational purposes only. For further instructions on Naprosyn consult with your doctor.