Monograph Details
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Respiratory Tract
> Cough and cold
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ALEVE-D |
| Manufacturer |
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Bayer Corp, Consumer Care Div. |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Pharmacological Class |
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NSAID (arylacetic acid deriv.) + sympathomimetic. |
| Generic Name |
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Naproxen sodium 220mg, pseudoephedrine HCl 120mg; ext-rel tabs; contains sodium 20mg/caplet. |
| Indications |
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Nasal congestion, sinus pressure, headache, fever. |
| Children |
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Not recommended. |
| Adults |
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Swallow whole. 1 caplet every 12 hours. |
| Contraindications |
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Aspirin allergy. Coronary artery bypass graft surgery. During or within 14 days of MAOIs. |
| Precautions |
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Hypertension. Diabetes. Bleeding disorders. Glaucoma. GU obstruction. GI, hepatic, renal, thyroid disease. Dehydration. Elderly. Pregnancy; avoid during 3rd trimester. Nursing mothers: not recommended. |
| Interactions |
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Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs (see Contraindications). β-blockers may increase pressor effects of sympathomimetics. May potentiate anticoagulants, CNS stimulants. Caution with corticosteroids. Avoid aspirin, other pain relievers. Increased risk of GI bleed with alcohol. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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GI upset/bleed, rash (discontinue if occurs), nervousness, drowsiness, insomnia. See literature re: risk of cardiovascular events. |
| How Supplied |
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Caplets—20 |
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