General Information On Anaprox DS
Anaprox DS is a prescribed medication which helps reduce pain, inflammation and stiffness caused by health disorders such as:
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Juvenile arthritis
- Bursitis
- Tendonitis
- Menstrual cramps
- Gout
- Ankylosing spondylitis
The generic name of Anaprox DS is Naproxen. It is a member of a class of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs. You can buy Anaprox DS online or from a pharmacy after consulting your doctor, but you must note that the drug only provides relief from symptoms and cannot cure any of the above mentioned conditions.
Anaprox DS reduces the level of hormones that are responsible for causing inflammation and other symptoms in the conditions mentioned above. The medication is available in the form of tablets for oral administration. Anaprox DS 550 mg is the only strength available in drugstores.
The non-medicinal ingredients present in Anaprox DS are:
- Indigotine aluminum lake
- Magnesium stearate
- Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose
- Povidone
- Titanium dioxide
- Microcrystalline cellulose
- Talc
- Polyethylene glycol
Side effects of Anaprox DS
Patients who have recently undergone a heart bypass surgery and those with a history of allergic reactions caused by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs must not buy Anaprox DS.
Inform your doctor if you are a heavy smoker or if you have a history of any of the following:
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Liver disease
- Kidney disease
- Stomach ulcers
- Asthma
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
- Blood clotting disorders
Patients taking Anaprox DS may experience any of the following side effects that are less serious in nature:
- Stomach upset or pain
- Diarrhea or constipation
- Headache or dizziness
- Blurred vision
- Ringing in the ears
- Skin itching
- Bloating
- Nervousness
The serious side effects of Anaprox DS are:
- Chest pain
- Black stools accompanied by blood
- Raid weight gain
- Shortness of breath
- Vision and speech problems
- Fever and headache
- Muscle weakness
- Numbness and tingling
- Nausea and jaundice
- Reduced urine
- Severe skin rashes
Taking Anaprox DS during the last 3 months of pregnancy may be harmful for the unborn baby. The medication may also pass into breast milk, so pregnant and nursing women are advised to consult their doctor before they buy Anaprox DS.
Dosage of Anaprox DS
Patients suffering from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis need to take 550 mg or 275 mg twice a day as per a doctor’s prescription.
Those suffering from tendonitis, bursitis and menstrual cramps need to take the initial dose of Anaprox DS 550 mg. The succeeding doses may be prescribed as 550 mg after every 12 hours or 275 mg after every 6-8 hours.
Patients suffering from gout need to take 825 mg as the initial dose, followed by 275 mg after every 8 hours.
Your doctor may increase the Anaprox DS dose over time. The medication is not prescribed for young children.
Interactions
Anaprox DS may interact with many other medications, giving rise to serious side effects. Inform your doctor if you take the following or any other prescribed or non-prescribed drugs:
- Lithium medications
- Diuretics
- Blood thinners
- Methotrexate
- ACE inhibitors
- Steroids
- Other NSAIDs
