You should know the risks and warnings of Synflex to prevent its misuse.
There are some specific circumstances under which the use of certain medications is contraindicated or considered dangerous. So if you are taking any medicine its always a good practice to familiarize yourself with its risks and warnings.
The risks and warnings associated with Synflex are:
1. Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnant women should not take Synflex without the approval of their doctor. Synflex can affect the functionality of the baby's heart, especially when taken in the third trimester. Similarly, mothers who are breastfeeding should ask their healthcare provider before taking Synflex.
2. Allergic to Naproxen
People can be allergic to naproxen sodium. A mild form of allergic reaction involves itching and redness of the skin, wheezing, etc. However, a severe allergic reaction, anaphylaxis, can also result in death if medical aid is not given in time.
Thus, allergies should not be taken lightly. Instead, refrain from using the drug, especially unsupervised by a doctor.
3. Heart diseases
Synflex can inhibit the production of prostaglandins, a chemical compound that protects the heart. Therefore, people who have a history of heart disease or have had heart attacks in the past are advised to use Synflex with caution.
4. Stroke
It is not advised for people with stroke to take Synflex, as it can increase propensity towards it.
5. Hypertension
As Synflex leads to water retention in the body, it should be consumed with caution by people suffering from high blood pressure. The presence of sodium in the medicine can also compound the condition.
6. Congestive heart failure
Congestive heart failure is a condition in which the heart is not able to effectively pump blood around the body. Patients with this condition are recommended to take Synflex with caution, as it can cause water retention in the body, exacerbating the condition.
7. Edema
Edema is, in layperson terms, swelling that happens when fluid from the vessels leaks into the nearby tissue, leading to ‘swelling’. Water retention can make it worse. As Synflex leads to fluid retention in the body, it should be taken with caution.
8. Gastric ulcers
Gastric ulcers are caused when there are sores in the stomach lining, due to which person experiences extreme pain. NSAIDs cause gastric ulcers because they suppress the production of prostaglandins in the body, which also protects the mucosal layer. As the amount of this chemical is reduced in the body, the lining gets vulnerable to acid attack, leading to formation of sores.
Therefore, people with gastric ulcers and acidity should take Synflex with caution. Talk to your doctor if you experience pain after its intake, as they may also recommend drugs that have gastroprotective function alongside it.
9. Anticoagulants or bleeding disorders
People using anticoagulants for thinning their blood or suffering from bleeding disorders should take Synflex at the discretion of their doctor only; Synflex inhibits the production of chemical responsible for making clotting factors.
Thus, when Synflex and anticoagulants, which too restrain the production of clotting factors are taken together, the compound effect is rather grave. It can result in bleeding, which gets harder to control.
10. Kidney disease
Long-term use of Synflex can lead to kidney impairment, and so, those already suffering from Kidney disease should be careful about their Synflex intake.
12. Asthma
Synflex can exacerbate asthma, and thus, asthmatic people should take Synflex with caution.
13. Liver diseases
The liver performs the vital task of drug metabolism and excretion. When the liver is diseased on account of any condition, it may not be able to perform this task well. This can lead to the accumulation of toxins from drugs in the body and subsequent adverse effects manifest in the body. Therefore, people with liver disease should take Synflex with caution.
