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

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Other NSAIDs, such as naproxen, have been studied for preventing colon, bladder, and breast cancers.

From Science Daily • Jan. 20, 2026

Its manufacturer, Merck & Company, claimed Vioxx could relieve arthritic pain without causing gastric ulcers — a potential side effect of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen and naproxen.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2022

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

When the trial was designed, many thought, based on data from small studies, that naproxen was safest and celecoxib was likely to be the riskiest.

From New York Times • Nov. 13, 2016