Definition

1. Noun:
   • A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID): "naproxen sodium" is a medication used to reduce pain, fever, and inflammation in the body. It belongs to a class of drugs that are not steroids.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor recommended naproxen sodium for my muscle pain.
  • Naproxen sodium can be effective in reducing arthritis inflammation.
  • Always take naproxen sodium with food to avoid stomach upset.

Advanced Usage

• As a specific chemical compound: In medical or pharmaceutical contexts, "naproxen sodium" refers precisely to the sodium salt form of the drug naproxen, which may affect how quickly it is absorbed by the body.
  • The formulation uses naproxen sodium for faster onset of action.

Variants and Related Words

• Naproxen (n): The base drug name. Naproxen sodium is a specific salt form of naproxen.
  • Both naproxen and naproxen sodium are common NSAIDs.
• NSAID (n, abbreviation): Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. This is the broader category.
  • Ibuprofen and naproxen sodium are both types of NSAIDs.

Synonyms

• Analgesic (n): A substance that relieves pain.
• Anti-inflammatory (n/adj): A substance that reduces inflammation.

Related Terms (Brand Names)

• Aleve®: A common over-the-counter brand name for naproxen sodium.
• Anaprox®: A prescription brand name for naproxen sodium.
• Aflaxen®: Another brand name for naproxen sodium.

Noun

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