naproxen
/naˈprɒksɛn
/noun [mass noun] Medicine
A synthetic compound used as an anti-inflammatory drug, especially in the treatment of headache and arthritis.
- Chemical formula: C14H14O3.
- The headache usually responds to over-the-counter analgesics, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or acetaminophen.
- They may need aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like naproxen or sulindac.
Origin
1970s: from na(phthyl) + pr(opionic) + ox(y-), + -en on the pattern of words such as tamoxifen.
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