What is Spondylitis?
Spondylitis (also called ankylosing spondylitis) is a type of arthritis that affects the spine or backbone. Spondylitis is one of the most common causes of back and neck pain and is essentially the result of an inflammation of the vertebral joints. The problem with detecting the condition is the fact that it develops rather under the radar and only comes to prominence once the condition has fully developed - at which time the amount of pain and suffering it causes is substantial.
Spondylitis may cause back pain and stiffness. The pain is usually concentrated around the cervical region of the neck, shoulder and lower spine with the instances and stings of pain flowing further downwards.
The three versions of spondylitis are: cervical spondylitis – which affects the cervical spine, causing the pain to spread towards the back of the neck; lumbar spondylitis – which causes the pain in the lumbar region; and ankylosing spondylitis- which is primarily a disease that affects the sacroiliac joints – causing stiffness in the neck, jaw, shoulders, hips and knees
A program of daily exercise will help reduce stiffness, strengthen the muscles around the joints, and prevent or minimize the risk of disability. Deep breathing exercises may help keep the chest cage flexible. While a cure for spondylitis is not available, certain medicines help provide relief from pain and stiffness. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like Naproxen Sodium Tablets (Naproxen) are the most commonly used medications for spondylitis treatment.
What is Arthritis?
Arthritis is a form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints.
There are over 100 different forms of arthritis which include Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Septic arthritis , Lupus, Gout, and Infectious arthritis. The most common form, osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease), is a result of trauma to the joint, infection of the joint, or age. Other arthritis forms are rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and related autoimmune diseases. Septic arthritis is caused by joint infection.
The major complaint by individuals who have arthritis is joint pain. Pain is often a constant and may be localized to the joint affected. The pain from arthritis is due to inflammation that occurs around the joint, damage to the joint from disease, daily wear and tear of joint, muscle strains caused by forceful movements against stiff painful joints and fatigue.
Generic Aleve (Naprosyn Tablets) – Product Information
Generic Aleve Tablets (Naprosyn Tablets) is indicated for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, for the symptomatic treatment of primary dysmenorrhoea, for the relief of acute and/or chronic pain states in which there is an inflammatory component and as an analgesic in acute migraine attack.
Generic Aleve Tablets are also used to treat Headache, Backache, Muscular aches and pains. they may also be used to treat Paget's disease of bone.
The active pharmaceutical ingredient contained in Generic Aleve (Naprosyn Tablets) is Naproxen Sodium. Naproxen Sodium is available as Aleve, Anaprox, Antalgin, Apranax, Feminax Ultra, Flanax, Inza, Midol Extended Relief, Nalgesin, Naposin, Naprelan, Naprogesic, Naprosyn, Narocin, Proxen, Soproxen, Synflex and Xenobid.
Generic Aleve (Naprosyn Tablets) - Contraindications
Naprosyn (Generic Aleve Tablets) is contraindicated in patients with
- who are hypersensitive to naproxen or naproxen sodium or in whom acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory/analgesic agents induce allergic manifestations, e.g. asthma, nasal polyps, rhinitis and urticaria. Severe anaphylactic like reactions to naproxen have been reported in such patients
- with either active, or a history of peptic or gastrointestinal ulceration, chronic dyspepsia or active gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation, related to previous NSAID therapy
- with active, or history of recurrent peptic ulcer/haemorrhage (two or more distinct episodes of proven ulceration or bleeding) unrelated to previous NSAIDs therapy
- Under 2 years of age since safety in this age group has not been established
- With severe heart failure
Generic Aleve (Naprosyn Tablets) - Dosage
The recommended adult Oral dosage of Naprosyn Tablets (Naproxen Sodium) for various indications is given below:
Chronic Conditions:(Osteoarthritis / Rheumatoid arthritis / Ankylosing spondylitis / Chronic pain states in which there is an inflammatory component)
The dosage range of Generic Aleve (Naprosyn Tablets) is 375 mg to 1000 mg daily in two divided doses. The starting dose should not be less than 500 mg daily and may be varied stepwise within the range of 375 mg to 1000 mg daily, maintaining twice daily administration for long term maintenance, depending on the requirements of the patient.
Acute Conditions:(Acute pain states in which there is an inflammatory component)
The recommended dose of Generic Aleve (Naprosyn Tablets) is 500 mg initially followed by 250 mg every six to eight hours as required. The total daily dose should not exceed 1250 mg.
Side Effects of Generic Aleve (Naprosyn Tablets)
The most common side effects reported in patients treated with Generic Aleve are abdominal discomfort, constipation, swelling, heartburn, stomach discomfort and indigestion, ringing in the ears, dizziness, nausea and headache, oedema, dyspnoea, itching (pruritis), skin eruption, ecchymoses, drowsiness, and laboured breathing.
Generic Aleve Tablets - More Details
For more details please read the Prescription Information or watch the presentation below:
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