Naproxen
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| - | '''Naproxen Sodium''' is a '''nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug''' ('''NSAID''') that can be prescribed to relieve swelling, stiffness, tenderness, or pain that can be caused by: | + | '''Naproxen Sodium''' is a '''nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug''' ('''NSAID''') that can be prescribed to relieve swelling, stiffness, tenderness, or pain that can be caused by:<ref>http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000526/</ref> |
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| - | Readily available over the counter, naproxen is also used to treat: | + | Readily available over the counter, naproxen is also used to treat:<ref>http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000526/</ref> |
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*headaches | *headaches | ||
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Naproxen
Naproxen Sodium is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that can be prescribed to relieve swelling, stiffness, tenderness, or pain that can be caused by:[1]
- osteoarthritis
- rheumatoid arthritis
- juvenile arthritis
- ankylosing spondylitis
- bursitis
- tendinitis
- gouty arthritis
Readily available over the counter, naproxen is also used to treat:[2]
- headaches
- menstrual pain
- common colds
- toothaches
- muscle ache
- back pain
Naproxen is in a class of medications called NSAIDs. It works by stopping the body's production of a substance that causes pain, fever, and inflammation.
Chemical Properties
Synthesis
Medical Uses
COX-1 & COX-2 Inhibitor
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