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naproxen, n. Pharm.|næˈprɒksɛn|
[f. naphthyl n. + propionic a. + oxy- + -en, after tamoxifen n., etc.]
An anti-inflammatory analgesic substance, C14H14O3 , given orally (freq. as the sodium salt) as a pain-killer and in the treatment of some forms of arthritis; (+)-2-(6-methoxy-2-naphthyl)propionic acid.
1971Jrnl. Pharmacol. & Exper. Therapeutics CLXXIX. 121/1 Naproxen appears to act directly at inflamed tissue sites, probably in the same manner as other nonsteroidal agents like indomethacin and mefenamic acid act. 1980Nature 20 Mar. 272/2 Pretreatment of rats with aspirin, indomethacin, naproxen and flurbiprofen always led to a potent inhibition of prostacyclin production ex vivo. 1988Jrnl. Internat. Med. Res. XVI. 158/1 Recently, an oral instant suspension formulation of naproxen has become available. |