Naproxen Research Paper

to cause GI (gastrointestinal) bleeding when mixed with naproxen. This is also a probability if naproxen is mixed with drugs. Naproxen sodium may also increase the toxicity of lithium. This could increase the risk for lithium side effects. When taken with methotrexate naproxen sodium can increase the levels of methotrexate also increasing the risk for methotrexate side effects. Different types of antacids make naproxen less effective and naproxen sodium should be taken carefully with other NSAIDs. Aleve Tablets

There are multiple types of Aleve; for this investigation the investigator has decided to use Aleve Tablets. The active ingredient in Aleve Tablets is naproxen sodium (220 mg) and it is available in 10 ct, 24 ct, 50 ct, 100 ct, 150 ct, and 200 ct. Aleve tablets are used to relieve pain or reduce fevers due to arthritis, menstrual cramps, the common cold, muscular aches, headaches, backaches, and toothaches. The naproxen sodium in Aleve Tablets may cause severe allergic reactions, symptoms include hives, skin reddening, facial swelling, rash, asthma (wheezing), blisters and shock. The naproxen sodium may also cause stomach bleeding. Stomach bleeding risks may increase if you are over age 60, have had stomach ulcers/bleeding problems, take blood thinning/steroid drugs, take other drugs containing prescription/non-prescription NSAIDs, have three or more alcoholic drinks every day while taking naproxen sodium, and take naproxen sodium in larger doses or for a longer …show more content…
The caplets are available in 6 ct, 24 ct, 50 ct, 100 ct, 150ct, 200ct, 270 ct, and 320 ct. The main ingredient in Aleve Caplets is 220 mg of naproxen sodium. The naproxen sodium may cause allergic reactions such as hives, skin reddening, facial swelling, rash, asthma (wheezing), blisters and shock. There is also a probability of stomach bleeding. This risk can increase if the consumer is over age 60, has