Naproxen

Class

• • NSAID

  • 2-arylpropionic acid (profen) family

Indications

• osteoarthritis

• kidney stones

• rheumatoid arthritis

• psoriatic arthritis

• gout

• ankylosing spondylitis

• menstrual cramps

• tendinitis

• bursitis

  • primary dysmenorrhea

Administration/Absorption

• • Oral

Dosage

• • 250 - 500 mg PO

  • Max. 1250 mg daily

Distribution

Mechanism

• • Inhibits both COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes

Excretion

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