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

For the analysis, Cashin and collaborators looked at back pain trials focused on medications such as muscle relaxants and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) including aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen. —Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 20 Mar. 2025

For acute or temporary lower back pain, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) like ibuprofen, naproxen, and celecoxib provide some relief. —Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 19 Mar. 2025

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

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for naproxen

• alloxan
• digoxin
• dioxan
• dioxin
• thyroxin
• aflatoxin
• antitoxin
• digitoxin
• endotoxin
• exotoxin
• ferredoxin
• mycotoxin

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