ALL DAY SINUS AND COLD-D (naproxen sodium/pseudoephedrine hcl)


Drug overview for ALL DAY SINUS AND COLD-D (naproxen sodium/pseudoephedrine hcl):

Generic name: NAPROXEN SODIUM/PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HCL
Drug class: Amphetamines/Anorexiants/Stimulants
Therapeutic class: Respiratory Therapy Agents

Naproxen and naproxen sodium are prototypical anti-inflammatory agents Pseudoephedrine is a sympathomimetic agent that occurs naturally in plants (NSAIAs) that also exhibit analgesic and antipyretic activity. of the genus Ephedra; the drug acts directly on both alpha- and, to a lesser degree, beta-adrenergic receptors.

Naproxen and naproxen sodium are used to relieve mild to moderately severe Pseudoephedrine is used as a nasal decongestant for self-medication for the pain. Conventional (immediate-release) and delayed-release (enteric-coated) temporary relief of nasal congestion associated with upper respiratory allergy and to provide temporary relief of sinus congestion and pressure. tablets and suspension formulations of naproxen or naproxen sodium are used for anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects in the symptomatic treatment of The drug also has been used for self-medication in the symptomatic prevention of otitic barotrauma+ (aerotitis ( barotitis) media).

rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. Conventional (immediate-release) Pseudoephedrine also has been misused for clandestine synthesis of methamphetamine and methcathinone for illicit use. tablets and suspension formulations of naproxen or naproxen sodium also are used for the symptomatic treatment of tendinitis, bursitis, acute gout, pain, and primary dysmenorrhea.

Suspension formulations of naproxen are preferred for the management of juvenile arthritis since this formulation provides maximum dosage flexibility. Because of the delayed-release properties of enteric-coated naproxen tablets, this formulation is not recommended for the management of acute pain. Extended-release naproxen sodium tablets are used for the symptomatic treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, tendinitis, bursitis, acute gout, mild to moderately severe pain, and primary dysmenorrhea.

(Naproxen 250 mg is approximately equivalent to naproxen sodium 275 mg.) Naproxen sodium also may be used for self-medication for anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects to provide temporary relief of minor aches and pains, including those associated with arthritis, and of dysmenorrhea and for its antipyretic effect to reduce fever. The potential benefits and risks of naproxen therapy as well as alternative therapies should be considered prior to initiating naproxen therapy. The lowest possible effective dosage and shortest duration of therapy consistent with treatment goals of the patient should be employed.
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The following indications for ALL DAY SINUS AND COLD-D (naproxen sodium/pseudoephedrine hcl) have been approved by the FDA:

Indications:
Fever
Nasal congestion
Pain
Sinus headache


Professional Synonyms:
Febrile reaction
Febrile
Nasal stuffiness
Pyrexia
Sinus pain