naproxen

noun

na·​prox·​en nə-ˈpräk-sən How to pronounce naproxen (audio)
: an analgesic and antipyretic NSAID C14H14O3 often used in the form of its sodium salt

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Common treatments for excessive menstrual bleeding include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, or NSAIDs, such as naproxen or ibuprofen, and birth control pills, which can reduce bleeding by about 30%, Faubion added. Kristen Rogers, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025 Acute Medication Mild migraine headaches can often be alleviated with a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) like Aleve (naproxen sodium) or Advil and Motrin (ibuprofen). Brigid Dwyer, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2025 Frequent use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen can also cause them. Alice Callahan, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025 Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) A first-line treatment, over-the-counter NSAIDs like ibuprofen (Advil) and naproxen (Aleve), may provide some relief. Brittany Risher, SELF, 8 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for naproxen

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of naproxen was in 1971

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“Naproxen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naproxen. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

naproxen

noun
na·​prox·​en nə-ˈpräk-sᵊn How to pronounce naproxen (audio)
: an anti-inflammatory analgesic antipyretic drug C14H14O3 administered especially to treat arthritis often in the form of its sodium salt C14H13NaO3 see aleve, naprosyn
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