naproxen
1Naproxen — Systematic (IUPAC) name (+) (S) 2 (6 methoxynaphthalen 2 yl) propanoic aci …
2naproxen — [nə präk′sən] n. a white, crystalline powder, C14H14O3, used as a nonsteroidal, anti inflammatory drug to relieve pain and reduce fever, esp. in the treatment of arthritis, migraine, and menstrual cramps …
3Naproxen — Strukturformel Allgemeines Freiname Naproxen Andere Namen …
4naproxen — n. an analgesic drug that also reduces inflammation and fever (see NSAID). It is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and gout. It is administered by mouth; side effects may include digestive upsets and rashes: gastric… …
5naproxen sodium — [USP] the sodium salt of naproxen, having the same actions and uses as the base …
6naproxen — /neuh prok seuhn/, n. Pharm. a nonsteroidal anti inflammatory substance, C14H14O3, used chiefly in the management of certain types of arthritis and as a painkiller. [by shortening and rearrangement of methoxy , naphthyl , and propionic,… …
7naproxen — noun /nəˈprɑksən/ A certain non steroidal anti inflammatory drug that inhibits the COX 1 and COX 2 enzymes and thereby reduces pain, fever, inflammation, and stiffness …
8naproxen — A nonsteroidal anti inflammatory analgesic agent used in the treatment of rheumatoid conditions. * * * na·prox·en nə präk sən n an anti inflammatory analgesic antipyretic drug C14H14O3 administered esp. to treat arthritis often in the form of its …
9naproxen — n. nonsteroidal drug medication used to treat pain and reduce inflammation …
10naproxen — [na prɒksɛn] noun Medicine a synthetic anti inflammatory drug used in the treatment of headaches and arthritis. Origin 1970s: from na(phthyl) + pr(opionic) + ox(y ), + en on the pattern of words such as tamoxifen …
