Pharmacologic Substance
naproxen
na·prox·en [ nuh-prok-suhn ]
Brand Names:
Aleve; Aleve PM; Anaprox; Menstridol; Naprelan; Naprosyn; Treximet; Vimovo; Wal-Proxen
Effect:
Decreased Platelet Activating Factor Production; Decreased Prostaglandin Production; Decreased Thromboxane Production
May Prevent:
Pain
May Treat:
Arthritis, Juvenile;
Arthritis, Rheumatoid;
Back Pain;
Bursitis;
Common Cold;
Dysmenorrhea;
Fever;
Gout;
Headache;
Inflammation;
Osteoarthritis;
Spondylitis, Ankylosing;
Toothache
More Information:
Definitions related to naproxen:
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6-methoxy-alpha-methyl-2-naphthaleneacetic acid; nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID); acts by inhibiting cyclooxygenase and thus prostaglandin synthesis; tocolytic oxytocin antagonist.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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A drug used to treat mild pain and the symptoms of arthritis and several other conditions. It is also being studied in the treatment of bone pain in patients with cancer. Naprosyn stops the body from making substances that cause pain and inflammation. It is a type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and a type of cyclooxygenase inhibitor.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A propionic acid derivative and a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and analgesic activities. Naproxen inhibits the activity of the enzymes cyclo-oxygenase I and II, resulting in a decreased formation of precursors of prostaglandins and thromboxanes. The resulting decrease in prostaglandin synthesis is responsible for the therapeutic effects of naproxen. Naproxen also causes a decrease in the formation of thromboxane A2 synthesis, by thromboxane synthase, thereby inhibiting platelet aggregation.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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An anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic and antipyretic properties. Both the acid and its sodium salt are used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic or musculoskeletal disorders, dysmenorrhea, and acute gout.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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