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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> | ||
*osteoarthritis | *osteoarthritis | ||
*rheumatoid arthritis | *rheumatoid arthritis | ||
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*gouty arthritis | *gouty arthritis | ||
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> | ||
*headaches | *headaches | ||
*menstrual pain | *menstrual pain | ||
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==COX-1 & COX-2 Inhibitor== | ==COX-1 & COX-2 Inhibitor== | ||
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NaproxenNaproxen 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]
Readily available over the counter, naproxen is also used to treat:[2]
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 PropertiesSynthesisMedical UsesCOX-1 & COX-2 Inhibitor
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