Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Naprosyn as follows: Naprosyn is significantly excreted in the urine. Individuals with compromised renal functions tend to retain the drug in the circulation longer, thus resulting in toxicity. Naprosyn should be avoided or used with extreme caution in such individuals. Any symptoms of renal injury and altered kidney function, such as, altered levels of consciousness and reduced urine formation, should be closely watched for and [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Naprosyn as follows: Evenly space out the doses of Naprosyn and take the dose at the scheduled time every day. Keeping to the schedule helps to avoid forgetting the medication. If you are taking Naprosyn on an as needed basis, do not wait for the pain to peak to have your pill. Pain medications work best when taken at the first appreciation of pain, before [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Naprosyn as follows: Naprosyn has the potential to compromise coronary circulation and result in chest pain and myocardial infarction. So, Naprosyn must be avoided or used cautiously in individuals with history of myocardial infarction. Naprosyn must also be avoided during immediate post-surgical period, in individuals who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Naprosyn must be avoided or used cautiously in individuals with history of exacerbation [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Naprosyn as follows: Naprosyn must be avoided or used cautiously in individuals with history heart failure. 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. Fluid accumulation in the body can result in edema and weight gain. This backed up fluid can increase the fluid volume [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Naprosyn as follows: Discuss with your doctor regarding any previous allergic responses you experienced with other NSAIDs, such as, ibuprofen and diclofenac sodium. Naprosyn carries the risk of causing dizziness and confusion. One should stay away from activities, such as, driving and operating heavy machinery, until they are used to the side effects caused by Naprosyn. Naprosyn must be used cautiously in individuals with history [...]