naproxen

English

Pronunciation

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /nəˈpɹɒksən/
(General American, Canada) IPA^(key): /nəˈpɹɑksən/

Noun

naproxen (uncountable)

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A certain non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that inhibits the COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes and thereby reduces pain, fever, inflammation, and stiffness.
- 2021, Rivers Solomon, Sorrowland, #Merky Books, page 200:
  These days, especially when she kept on top of taking her naproxen, the hurt in her joints and limbs merely teased.

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