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    what is naproxen?

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    Naproxen is used for the management of mild to moderate pain, fever and rheumatism.  It is a prescription drug.

    It's what is called an NSAID (non-steroidal antiimflammatory drug) designed specifically for reducing inflammation in diseases such as arthritis and many more....take with caution...try not to mix with alcohol...can definitely tear up your stomach, liver, etc....pretty much your whole digestive tract if you take without food and/or with alcohol....sooner or later your system is going to scream HELP!!!!!....read the cautions and side effects carefully!....(:

    NSAID..Aleve is a brand name I believe

    Poppy3

    NSAID stands for non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs. All drugs have two name a generic and a brand name.The generic name is usually cheaper when bought over the counter.








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    noun Pharmacology .
    a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory substance, C 1 4 H 1 4 O 3 , used chiefly in the management of certain types of arthritis and as a painkiller.





    Origin:
    by shortening and rearrangement of methoxy-, naphthyl-,  and propionic,  components of one of its chemical names





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    na·prox·en definition


    Pronunciation: /n?-?präk-s ? n/
    Function: n
    :  an anti-inflammatory analgesic antipyretic drug C 14 H 14 O 3 administered especially to treat arthritis often in the form of its sodium salt C 14 H 13 NaO 3 see ALEVE NAPROSYN




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    naproxen  na·prox·en (n?-pr?k's?n)
    n.
    A drug used to reduce inflammation and pain, especially in the treatment of arthritis.





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    na·prox·en


    <noscript></noscript>/n??pr?k""s?n/ "" [nuh-prok-suh""n] ""


    noun Pharmacology .
    a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory substance, C 1 4 H 1 4 O 3 , used chiefly in the management of certain types of arthritis and as a painkiller.





    Origin:
    by shortening and rearrangement of methoxy-, naphthyl-,  and propionic,  components of one of its chemical names





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    Naproxen is always a great word to know.

    So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:

    So is interrobang. Does it mean:

    So is callithumpian. Does it mean:









    <input id="rcor" type="radio" name="fcro" />
    a fool or simpleton; ninny.








    <input id="rincor" type="radio" name="fcro" />
    an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.










    <input id="rincor1" type="radio" name="fcro" />
    an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.








    <input id="rcor1" type="radio" name="fcro" />
    a printed punctuation mark (?), available only in some typefaces, designed to combine the question mark (?) and the exclamation point (!), indicating a mixture of query and interjection, as after a rhetorical question.










    <input id="rcor2" type="radio" name="fcro" />
    a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.








    <input id="rincor2" type="radio" name="fcro" />
    an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.








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    na·prox·en definition


    Pronunciation: /n?-?präk-s ? n/
    Function: n
    :  an anti-inflammatory analgesic antipyretic drug C 14 H 14 O 3 administered especially to treat arthritis often in the form of its sodium salt C 14 H 13 NaO 3 see ALEVE NAPROSYN




    Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2007 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
    Cite This Source


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    naproxen  na·prox·en (n?-pr?k's?n)
    n.
    A drug used to reduce inflammation and pain, especially in the treatment of arthritis.





    The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
    Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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    Naproxen has now been taken off the market in the UK. 

    It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory one of the NSAID's to combat inflamation also helps with pain as a consequence. Be careful with this - always take as directed, and after food as it upsets the tummy and read contraindications and side effects.   



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