- naproxen
- noun /nəˈprɑksən/A certain non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that inhibits the COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes and thereby reduces pain, fever, inflammation, and stiffness.
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Naproxen — Systematic (IUPAC) name (+) (S) 2 (6 methoxynaphthalen 2 yl) propanoic aci … Wikipedia
naproxen — [nə präk′sən] n. a white, crystalline powder, C14H14O3, used as a nonsteroidal, anti inflammatory drug to relieve pain and reduce fever, esp. in the treatment of arthritis, migraine, and menstrual cramps … English World dictionary
Naproxen — Strukturformel Allgemeines Freiname Naproxen Andere Namen … Deutsch Wikipedia
naproxen — n. an analgesic drug that also reduces inflammation and fever (see NSAID). It is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and gout. It is administered by mouth; side effects may include digestive upsets and rashes: gastric… … The new mediacal dictionary
naproxen sodium — [USP] the sodium salt of naproxen, having the same actions and uses as the base … Medical dictionary
naproxen — /neuh prok seuhn/, n. Pharm. a nonsteroidal anti inflammatory substance, C14H14O3, used chiefly in the management of certain types of arthritis and as a painkiller. [by shortening and rearrangement of methoxy , naphthyl , and propionic,… … Universalium
naproxen — A nonsteroidal anti inflammatory analgesic agent used in the treatment of rheumatoid conditions. * * * na·prox·en nə präk sən n an anti inflammatory analgesic antipyretic drug C14H14O3 administered esp. to treat arthritis often in the form of its … Medical dictionary
naproxen — n. nonsteroidal drug medication used to treat pain and reduce inflammation … English contemporary dictionary
naproxen — [na prɒksɛn] noun Medicine a synthetic anti inflammatory drug used in the treatment of headaches and arthritis. Origin 1970s: from na(phthyl) + pr(opionic) + ox(y ), + en on the pattern of words such as tamoxifen … English new terms dictionary
naproxen — na·prox·en … English syllables
