naproxen
noun
na·prox·en
nə-ˈpräk-sən 
: an analgesic and antipyretic NSAID C14H14O3 often used in the form of its sodium salt
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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like Motrin, Advil (ibuprofen), or Aleve (naproxen) manage pain and swelling.
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Mark Gurarie, Health, 22 Apr. 2025
Anti-Inflammatory Medications Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like Advil and Motrin (ibuprofen), Aleve (naproxen), and aspirin can effectively manage foot pain caused by inflammation, such as arthritis or tendonitis.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2025
While acetaminophen is thought to work only on the central nervous system, NSAIDs such as aspirin, ibuprofen (like Advil or Motrin) or naproxen (like Aleve) work throughout the body to reduce inflammation, pain and fever.
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 18 Apr. 2025
For the analysis, Cashin and collaborators looked at back pain trials focused on medications such as muscle relaxants and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) including aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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Mark Gurarie, Health, 22 Apr. 2025
Anti-Inflammatory Medications Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like Advil and Motrin (ibuprofen), Aleve (naproxen), and aspirin can effectively manage foot pain caused by inflammation, such as arthritis or tendonitis.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2025
While acetaminophen is thought to work only on the central nervous system, NSAIDs such as aspirin, ibuprofen (like Advil or Motrin) or naproxen (like Aleve) work throughout the body to reduce inflammation, pain and fever.
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 18 Apr. 2025
For the analysis, Cashin and collaborators looked at back pain trials focused on medications such as muscle relaxants and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) including aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Naproxen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naproxen. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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naproxen
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na·prox·en
nə-ˈpräk-sᵊn
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