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Side Effects of Naprosyn Use-3

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Naprosyn as follows: Edema and weight gain Reduced renal function, secondary to Naprosyn intake, can contribute towards compromise in filtration of blood, leading to reduced formation of urine and fluid back up in the body. Increased fluid volume in the circulation can result in further elevation of blood pressure. Fluid accumulation in the body outside the circulation can result in edema and weight gain. Hepatic damage [...]

Side Effects of Naprosyn Use-2

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Naprosyn as follows: Renal damage and hypertension Renal prostaglandins help dilation of blood vessels in the kidneys and thereby, reduce the blood pressure. Naprosyn inhibits the production of prostaglandins in all the tissues, including the renal. Inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis in the kidneys, result in vasoconstriction and elevated blood pressure. Constriction of the blood vessels in the kidney can contribute to reduced blood flow to the [...]

Side Effects of Naprosyn Use-1

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Naprosyn as follows: Nausea and vomiting This is the most common side effect of Naprosyn. Taking the pain pill with some food and water can minimize the effects of nausea and vomiting. Dyspepsia and heartburn Naprosyn can cause irritation of the stomach with upper abdominal discomfort and heartburn. Gastric ulcers Reduced synthesis of protective prostaglandins in the stomach, secondary to intake of Naprosyn, can lead to [...]

How to Take Naprosyn

Patient was educated on how to take Naprosyn as follows: Take Naprosyn pill with or without food along with a full 8 oz. glass of water. Taking the medication with food helps prevent any nauseating sensation and stomach upset. Evenly space out the doses of pain pill and take the dose at the scheduled time every day. Keeping to the schedule of pain pill intake helps to avoid forgetting the medication. If you are taking [...]

Naprosyn and Mechanism of Action

Patient was educated on Naprosyn and its mechanism of action as follows: Naprosyn is an NSAID. This medication acts by inhibiting both the cyclooxygenase enzymes, COX 1 and COX 2. Inhibition of cyclooxygenase enzymes result in reduced production of prostaglandins. Since prostaglandins result in swelling of the injured tissues and amplification of the sensitivity to pain, reduction in the production of prostaglandins lead to reduced swelling and decreased sensitivity to pain, which results in pain [...]