What does "naproxen" mean?

A certain non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that inhibits the COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes and thereby reduces pain, fever, inflammation, and stiffness.

How do you pronounce "naproxen"?

Pronounced //nəˈpɹɒksən//.

Naproxen

Q: What is a synonym for "naproxen"?

Common synonyms include: analgesic, anaprox, anti inflammatory drug, chemical compound, drug product, naprosyn.

/nəˈpɹɒksən/ noun

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Noun

1
A certain non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that inhibits the COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes and thereby reduces pain, fever, inflammation, and stiffness. uncountable
"These days, especially when she kept on top of taking her naproxen, the hurt in her joints and limbs merely teased."
2
a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Naprosyn) used in the treatment of arthritis and musculoskeletal inflammation and moderate pain wordnet

Synonyms

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analgesic anaprox anti inflammatory drug chemical compound drug product naprosyn

Antonyms

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R-naproxen ineffective treatment placebo prescription naproxen

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"The tests showed that those who took naproxen had a 50 percent increased risk of suffering heart attack and stroke."

Etymology

Blend of naphthyl + propionic + oxy- + -en.

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