naproxen

American  

[nuh-prok-suhn] / nəˈprɒk sən /

noun

Pharmacology.

1. 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.

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Etymology

Origin of naproxen

By shortening and rearrangement of methoxy-, naphthyl-, and propionic, components of one of its chemical names

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Example Sentences

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naproxen

Avoid taking painkillers such as aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen, according to the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 23, 2026

Only seven discussed drug-based treatment for gout, and these usually focused on short-term pain relief such as steroids or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like colchicine, ibuprofen, and naproxen.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 9, 2026

This includes aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen and other over-the-counter medications.

From Salon ● Sep. 7, 2023

I cannot tolerate NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naproxen for pain relief since I am on the blood thinner Eliquis.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 3, 2021

A third of them were randomly assigned to take Celebrex, a third to take naproxen and a third to take ibuprofen.

From New York Times ● Nov. 13, 2016

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