Naprosuma Tablet is a combination of two drugs, namely: Sumatriptan and Naproxen. Naprosuma Tablet is indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura. Sumatriptan is a serotonin receptor agonist that acts on the serotonin (5-HT) receptors located in the brain, which causes the narrowing of the brain's blood vessels, thereby affecting the blood flow patterns with a headache. Naproxen is a pain killer which works by blocking the effect of a chemical messenger known as cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzymes that make other chemical prostaglandins. By blocking the effect of COX enzymes, lesser prostaglandins are produced, thereby reducing pain in migraine.

FAQs

How does Naprosuma Tablet work?

Naprosuma Tablet contains Sumatriptan and Naproxen. Sumatriptan acts on the serotonin (5-HT) receptors located in the brain; this causes the narrowing of the blood vessels in the brain and also affects the blood flow patterns associated with headaches. Naproxen works by blocking the effect of chemical messengers that cause pain.

How to cope with dry mouth?

Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Naprosuma Tablet. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might help stimulate saliva and thereby prevents drying of the mouth.

Is Naprosuma Tablet used to prevent migraine attacks?

Naprosuma Tablet treats a headache that has already begun but does not prevent or reduce the attacks. Naprosuma Tablet should not be used to treat cluster headache or other types of headache, which may cause loss of movement on one side of the body.

Can I take pain killers along with Naprosuma Tablet?

Naprosuma Tablet contains Naproxen, an NSAID. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking any pain killer medicines, fever-reducing medicines, medicines for cold or sleeping problems along with Naprosuma Tablet as they may also contain NSAID.

Can I take antihypertensives with Naprosuma Tablet?

Talk to your doctor before taking Naprosuma Tablet with anti-hypertensive medicines as they may cause impaired response when taken with painkiller. Regular monitoring of blood pressure levels is advised while taking Naprosuma Tablet if you have high blood pressure. Naprosuma Tablet should not be taken if you have uncontrolled high blood pressure.

I have stomach ulcers. Can I take Naprosuma Tablet?

Naprosuma Tablet contains painkiller, which might increase the risk of gastrointestinal adverse effects such as ulceration, bleeding, and perforation of intestines or stomach. Therefore, consult your doctor if you have stomach ulcers.