Naprosyn ES Tablet DR

No, Naprosyn should not be discontinued without doctors advice. Since it is a prescription drug, you are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

Naprosyn can be taken 1-2 times in a day or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with food or milk to avoid nausea and other stomach related problem. Precautions must be taken in patients with heart diseases, peptic ulcer, and improper liver or kidney function. You should strictly take this drug if prescribed only.

Naprosyn contains naproxen (which is a pain-killer) that works by reversibly inhibiting enzymes (cyclooxygenase-1 and -2 also known as COX-1 and -2) which produces prostaglandin. Prostaglandin is presumed to be responsible for causing pain and inflammation in the body. Inhibition of these enzymes results in decreased synthesis of prostaglandins which provides relief to the patient from pain and inflammation caused by arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.

Yes, Naprosyn can cause bleeding and ulceration if taken for a long time. Do not take it longer duration than prescribed by your doctor also do not eat spicy and fried food. However, if you experience severe bleeding after consuming this medicine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor without further delay.

Yes, Naprosyn is a pain-killer because it contains naproxen that belongs to the class of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) which possess analgesic (pain-killer) activity. It works by reversibly inhibiting enzymes (cyclooxygenase-1 and -2 also known as COX-1 and -2) which produces prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are responsible for causing pain in the body. Inhibition of these enzymes results in decreased synthesis of prostaglandins which provides relief to the patient from pain.