aleve

Thân thiện

A person takes an Aleve tablet with a glass of water.

Definition

Noun: 1. A brand name for the drug naproxen sodium: Aleve is a trademark for a common over-the-counter medication used to relieve pain, reduce fever, and decrease inflammation.

Usage

• Aleve is used to treat minor aches and pains, such as those from headaches, muscle aches, arthritis, menstrual cramps, and toothaches.
• It belongs to a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Examples

• Noun:
  • For her back pain, she took one Aleve.
  • Aleve can provide relief for up to 12 hours.
  • Always read the label before using Aleve.

Advanced Usage

• "Take Aleve": This is the standard phrase for using the medication.
  • My doctor said I could take Aleve for the inflammation.

Variants and Related Words

• Naproxen / Naproxen Sodium (n): The generic, non-brand name for the active ingredient in Aleve.
  • The pharmacy offers both the brand-name Aleve and generic naproxen.
• NSAID (n): Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug; the category this medication belongs to.
  • Ibuprofen and Aleve are both types of NSAIDs.

Synonyms

• Pain reliever: A general term for any medication that reduces pain.
• Anti-inflammatory: A substance that reduces inflammation.
• Analgesic: A technical term for a pain-relieving drug.

Important Notes

• Aleve is a registered trademark. When referring to the drug in a general sense, the terms naproxen or naproxen sodium are used.
• It is crucial to follow dosage instructions and consult a healthcare provider, as NSAIDs can have side effects.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trademarks Aleve and Anaprox and Aflaxen) that fights pain and inflammation

Từ đồng nghĩa

• naproxen sodium
• Aleve
• Anaprox
• Aflaxen