Naproxen 500 mg & Esomeprazole 20 mg
Business Unit: Human
Medicine Type: Tablet
Generic Name: Naproxen 500 mg & Esomeprazole 20 mg
Therapeutic Class: Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Indication: Twist is a Tablet preparation of Naproxen & Esomeprazole. Naproxen is an NSAID that inhibits COX in the prostaglandin synthesis pathway, ultimately lead to relief of pain. Naproxen is the best choice of drug for chronic pain management i,e; Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis & Ankylosing Spondylitis. However, the most common side effect of Naproxen is gastric ulcer, that's why an anti-ulcer drug Esomeprazole is combined with Naproxen as a single dosage form.
Dosage & Administration: One tablet orally twice daily at least 30 minutes before meal. The tablet should be swallowed whole with liquid and should not be split, chewed, crushed or dissolved.
Preparation: Each box contains 6 X10 Tablets.