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NAPRELAN

NAPROXEN SODIUM
Immunology Approved 1996-01-05
1
Indication
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Phase 3 Trials
30
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
1996-01-05
Routes
ORAL
Dosage Forms
TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE

Companies

Active Ingredient: NAPROXEN SODIUM

NAPRELAN Approval History

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What NAPRELAN Treats

8 indications

NAPRELAN is approved for 8 conditions since its original approval in 1996. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Tendinitis
  • Bursitis
  • Gout
  • Primary Dysmenorrhea
  • Pain
Source: FDA Label

NAPRELAN Boxed Warning

RISK OF SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR AND GASTROINTESTINAL EVENTS Cardiovascular Thrombotic Events Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, including myocardial infarction and stroke, which can be fatal. This risk may occur early in treatment and may increase with duration of use [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . NAPRELAN is contraindicated in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery [see Contraindication...

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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

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NAPRELAN FDA Label Details

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Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

NAPRELAN Tablets are indicated for the treatment of: • rheumatoid arthritis (RA) • osteoarthritis (OA) • ankylosing spondylitis (AS) • tendinitis, bursitis • acute gout • primary dysmenorrhea (PD) • the relief of mild to moderate pain [see Warnings and Precautions ] . NAPRELAN is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug indicated for the treatment of: • rheumatoid arthritis (RA) • osteoarthritis (OA) • ankylosing spondylitis (AS) • tendinitis, bursitis • acute gout • primary dysmenorrhea (PD) • the relief of mild to moderate pain

⚠️ BOXED WARNING

WARNING: RISK OF SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR AND GASTROINTESTINAL EVENTS Cardiovascular Thrombotic Events Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, including myocardial infarction and stroke, which can be fatal. This risk may occur ...

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