Relev Rapid tablets dispersed #20
Manufacturer: Swiss Pharma, Nigeria
Composition: naproxen 550.0 mg
What is the composition of Relev Rapid tablets?
Each tablet contains 550mg of Naproxen Sodium USP.
What is the recommended dose of Relev Rapid for prophylaxis?
550mg twice daily.
How is Relev Rapid used for the treatment of an impending attack?
825mg at the first symptom. Additional 275-550mg can be taken throughout the day if necessary, but not before 30 minutes after the initial dose.
What are the common adverse reactions associated with Relev Rapid?
Nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, and epigastric distress.
How is Relev Rapid used to reduce menstrual blood loss?
825-1375mg per day on the first day of bleeding, 550-1100mg per day thereafter for no longer than 5 days.
How is Relev Rapid used to treat acute gout?
825mg initially, followed by 550mg in 8 hours, then 275mg at 8 hours intervals until the attack has passed.
What are the contraindications for using Relev Rapid?
Hypersensitivity to naproxen, history of asthma, urticaria, or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs, peri-operative pain in the setting of CABG surgery.
What are the warnings and precautions associated with Relev Rapid?
Serious GI adverse events (inflammation, bleeding, ulceration, perforation), serious skin adverse events (exfoliative dermatitis, SJS, TEN).
How is Relev Rapid metabolized in the body?
Extensively metabolized to 6-0-desmethyl naproxen, further metabolized to their respective acylgluconide conjugated metabolites.
How is Relev Rapid eliminated from the body?
Primarily excreted in the urine, primarily as unchanged naproxen, 6-0-desmethyl naproxen, and their glucuronide or other conjugates. A small amount is excreted in the feces.
How does Relev Rapid affect hypertension?
Can lead to the onset of new hypertension or worsening of pre-existing hypertension.
What are the indications for using Relev Rapid?
Relief of signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis, acute gout, pain, primary dysmenorrhea, dental pain, strains, and sprains.
What are the important drug interactions associated with Relev Rapid?
Concomitant use with digoxin, hydantoins, drugs that interfere with hemostasis, ACE inhibitors, ARB, beta-blockers, diuretics.
What are the potential renal effects of using Relev Rapid?
Renal papillary necrosis and other renal injury, renal toxicity in patients with a compensatory role of renal prostaglandins.
How is an overdose of Relev Rapid managed?
Symptomatic and supportive care, activated charcoal may be indicated.
How is Relev Rapid stored?
Below 30°C and protected from light.
What is the pack size of Relev Rapid?
2x 10 and 10x10.
What are the cardiovascular effects associated with Relev Rapid?
Increased risk of serious cardiovascular (CV) thrombotic events, myocardial infarction, and stroke.
What is the recommended dose of Relev Rapid for children?
11mg/kg as an initial dose followed by 2.75-5.5mg/kg at 8 hours intervals, not exceeding 16.5mg/kg/day after the first day.
How does Relev Rapid affect pregnancy and breastfeeding?
Increases the risk of premature closure of the fetal ductus arteriosus in the third trimester. Avoid use in pregnant women starting at 30 weeks gestation. Naproxen anion has been found in breast milk.
What special considerations should be made when using Relev Rapid in the elderly?
Lower dose should be considered in patients with renal or hepatic impairment.
How does Relev Rapid affect infertility?
Associated with reversible infertility.
What are the potential hematologic effects of Relev Rapid?
Thrombocytopenia, granulocytopenia, aplastic anemia, and hemolytic anemia may occur rarely. Monitor hemoglobin or hematocrit.
What is the price of Relev Rapid tablets dispersed #20?
The price of Relev Rapid tablets dispersed #20 is ₦ 3300.00, exclusively for online orders through the Intaila mobile application