Definition of naproxen in English:
naproxen
noun naˈprɒksɛnnəˈpräksən
mass nounMedicine A synthetic compound used as an anti-inflammatory drug, especially in the treatment of headache and arthritis.
Chemical formula: C₁₄H₁₄O₃
Example sentencesExamples
- The headache usually responds to over-the-counter analgesics, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or acetaminophen.
- Even traditional anti-inflammatory drugs like naproxen and ibuprofen may be linked to cardiovascular complications like heart failure.
- They may need aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like naproxen or sulindac.
- Aspirin and drugs like ibuprofen and naproxen can cause life-threatening ulcers.
- But what happens when you can't tolerate aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen or naproxen?
Origin
1970s: from na(phthyl) + pr(opionic) + ox(y-), + -en on the pattern of words such as tamoxifen.