II. Class
- NSAID in the propionic acid class
III. Pharmacokinetics
- Naproxen Sodium has faster action onset than Naproxen
IV. Dosing
- Naproxen (Naprosyn) 250-500 mg orally twice daily prn
- Naproxen Sodium (Anaprox, Aleve) 550 mg orally twice daily prn
V. Adverse Effects
- See NSAID Gastrointestinal Adverse Effects
- See NSAID Renal Adverse Effects
- Bleeding risk (inhibits Platelet aggregation)
- Naprosyn increases risk almost as much as Aspirin
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