Naprosyn (naproxen) Alcohol, Food & Lifestyle Interactions

There are 3 food and lifestyle interactions with Naprosyn (naproxen) which include:

GENERALLY AVOID: The concurrent use of aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and ethanol may lead to gastrointestinal (GI) blood loss. The mechanism may be due to a combined local effect as well as inhibition of prostaglandins leading to decreased integrity of the GI lining.

MANAGEMENT: Patients should be counseled on this potential interaction and advised to refrain from alcohol consumption while taking aspirin or NSAIDs.

NSAIDs - fluid retention

Fluid retention and edema have been reported in association with the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Therapy with NSAIDs should be administered cautiously in patients with preexisting fluid retention, hypertension, or a history of heart failure. Blood pressure and cardiovascular status should be monitored closely during the initiation of NSAID treatment and throughout the course of therapy.

naproxen - sodium

Anaprox and Anaprox DS (brands of naproxen sodium) contain 25 mg and 50 mg of sodium per tablet (approximately 1 mEq/250 mg naproxen), respectively, and Naprosyn suspension contains 39 mg per teaspoonful (approximately 1.5 mEq/125 mg naproxen). The sodium content should be considered when these products are used in patients with conditions that may require sodium restriction, such as congestive heart failure, hypertension, and fluid retention.

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Naprosyn (naproxen) drug Interactions

There are 368 drug interactions with Naprosyn (naproxen)

Naprosyn (naproxen) disease Interactions

There are 10 disease interactions with Naprosyn (naproxen) which include:

Asthma Fluid Retention Gi Toxicity Rash Renal Toxicities

Thrombosis Sodium Anemia Hepatotoxicity Platelet Aggregation Inhibition

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