Product Details
Apo-Naproxen
Naproxen500 mg
Tablet
DIN/PIN/NPN
00592277
Manufacturer
Apotex Inc.
Formulary Listing Date
1996-10-01
Unit Price
0.2244
Amount MOH Pays
0.2244
Coverage Status
General Benefit
ODB Formulary Therapeutic Classification
Therapeutic Note
Naproxen 500 mg Tablet: NSAIDs have a high rate of serious adverse effects in the elderly. When prescribing NSAIDs, the minimal effective dose for the shortest period of time should be used. In nonspecific pain and/or osteoarthritis, in the absence of joint inflammation (swelling), acetaminophen is a better first choice for analgesia. The most effective treatment to prevent NSAID-gastritis is misoprostol; although H-2 antagonists, such as ranitidine or cimetidine, are commonly used, they are not as effective. NSAIDs can significantly aggravate hypertension and congestive heart failure; ASA in doses below 1 gram per day is a better choice than other NSAID options if anti-inflammatory effects are required in patients with these conditions. Low dose ASA has additional benefits for anti-platelet indications that are not provided by other NSAIDs, and should be given in preference or in addition to other NSAIDs for patients with vascular indications.
ATC Code
M01AE02
Interchangeable Products
DIN/ PIN/ NPN | Brand name | Unit Price | Amount MOH pays |
---|---|---|---|
00589861 | Teva-Naproxen | 0.2244 | 0.2244 |
02162490 | Naprosyn | NA | NA |
00592277 | Apo-Naproxen | 0.2244 | 0.2244 |