naproxen

noun

na·​prox·​en nə-ˈpräk-sən 

: an analgesic and antipyretic NSAID C₁₄H₁₄O₃ often used in the form of its sodium salt

Examples of naproxen in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Pain medications include Advil (ibuprofen), Aleve (naproxen), and Tylenol (acetaminophen). —Kasandra Brabaw, Health, 19 June 2024

Your surgeon will also advise you to stop taking NSAIDs like aspirin Advil (ibuprofen), Aleve (naproxen), Celebrex (celecoxib), and Voltaren (diclofenac) that promote bleeding. —Oluseun Olufade, Verywell Health, 1 May 2024

Aspirin & NSAIDs Aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like Advil (ibuprofen) and Aleve (naproxen) can help reduce the inflammation and pain from a sunburn. —Cathy Wong, Verywell Health, 12 Apr. 2024

As a pain reducer and anti-fever agent, acetaminophen can be important in pregnancy because other pain and fever medications like ibuprofen or naproxen should not be taken, says Dr. Keough. —Sarah Scott, Parents, 15 Apr. 2024

Word History

Etymology

naphthyl (a derivative of naphthalene) + propionic acid + oxy + -en (as in ibuprofen)

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

naproxen

noun

na·​prox·​en nə-ˈpräk-sᵊn 

: an anti-inflammatory analgesic antipyretic drug C₁₄H₁₄O₃ administered especially to treat arthritis often in the form of its sodium salt C₁₄H₁₃NaO₃ see aleve, naprosyn