Naproxen

Drug CategoryDrugIHD Dosing

Administration Timing Around HD Session

NSAIDsNaproxenAVOID if possible; 250mg PO Q12HAdminister Anytime During HD

Molecular Weight    (Da)

Excreted Unchanged (%)Normal Half-Life (Hours)ESRD Half-Life (Hours)Plasma Protein Binding (%)Volume of Distribution (L/kg)Dialytic Plasma Clearance (ml/min)% Dialyzed
230<112-15Unchanged990.1N/ANo (low flux)

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