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Naprodom is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Other than this, Naprodom has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Naprodom. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Naprodom include Belching, Bruising or discoloration, Dry Mouth. While these are the most often observed Naprodom side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Naprodom are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Naprodom is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Naprodom has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Naprodom related warnings section.
Naprodom is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Asthma, Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Naprodom contraindications section.
Besides this, Naprodom may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Naprodom is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Naprodom is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Naprodom is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Naprodom safe for pregnant women?
Naprodom can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Naprodom right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Naprodom safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Naprodom. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Naprodom on the Kidneys?
Naprodom can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Naprodom on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Naprodom. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Naprodom on the Heart?
You can take Naprodom without any fear of damage to the heart.
Naprodom should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Naprodom unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Naprodom habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Naprodom is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Naprodom
Taking Naprodom with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Naprodom
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Naprodom with alcohol will be.
Yes, Naprodom is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as abdominal pain, drowsiness, and flatulence. If you experience above-mentioned side effects after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Naprodom can raise blood pressure if taken in high dose for a long time. It also increases the risk of heart attack or stroke. Naprodom reduces the kidney function that causes the body fluid retention, this may lead to increased blood pressure and putting stress on heart and kidney. If you have any heart and kidney problem then discuss with your doctor before taking this medicine.
No, Naprodom 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.
Yes, Naprodom can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Naprodom along with paracetamol if it does not exceed recommended doses.
Naprodom 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.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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