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=Naproxen=
=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:
*osteoarthritis
*rheumatoid arthritis
*juvenile arthritis
*ankylosing spondylitis
*bursitis
*tendinitis
*gouty arthritis
Readily available over the counter, naproxen is also used to treat:
*fevers
*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==
==Chemical Properties==

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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:

  • osteoarthritis
  • rheumatoid arthritis
  • juvenile arthritis
  • ankylosing spondylitis
  • bursitis
  • tendinitis
  • gouty arthritis

Readily available over the counter, naproxen is also used to treat:

  • fevers
  • 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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