2006-07-26 08:26:52 · 16 answers · asked by neverender1190 1 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
anti inflammatory
2006-07-26 08:29:23 · answer #1 · answered by thundakat312 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Naproxin is a pain reliever and anti-inflammatory.
2006-07-26 15:29:20 · answer #2 · answered by PuterPrsn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Naproxen is in a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Naproxen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
Naproxen is used to reduce pain, inflammation, and stiffness caused by many conditions, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, ankylosing spondylitis, injury, abdominal cramps associated with menstruation, tendinitis, and bursitis.
Naproxen may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
2006-07-26 15:29:12 · answer #3 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Naproxen is the generic name for: Anaprox, Naprelan, Naprosyn, and Aleve
DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Naproxen belongs to a class of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Other members of this class include ibuprofen (Motrin), indomethacin (Indocin), nabumetone (Relafen) and several others. These drugs are used for the management of mild to moderate pain, fever, and inflammation. They work by reducing the levels of prostaglandins, chemicals that are responsible for pain, fever and inflammation. Naproxen blocks the enzyme that makes prostaglandins (cyclooxygenase ), resulting in lower concentrations of prostaglandins. As a consequence, inflammation, pain and fever are reduced. Naproxen was approved by the FDA in December, 1991.
2006-07-26 15:32:29 · answer #4 · answered by Dannii n OC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
naproxin is an anti-inflamatory, meaning.. if you have muscle tissue that has become swollen it will reduce the swelling to the area and relieve pain caused by it.
2006-07-26 15:29:54 · answer #5 · answered by Fluffington Cuddlebutts 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Naproxin is the drug in Aleve.
2006-07-26 15:28:51 · answer #6 · answered by chris42050 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
naproxin are pain killers. I take them for my cramps, my grandma had to take them after she had her surgery on her neck, and my uncle takes them for his migrains.
2006-07-26 15:30:14 · answer #7 · answered by citygirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A drug, C14H14O3, used to reduce inflammation and pain, especially in the treatment of arthritis.
2006-07-26 15:30:29 · answer #8 · answered by Brittany B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is an intiinflamitory also know as aleeve do not take this medication on an emtpy stomach because it can cause stomach bleeding and you will not even know it
2006-07-26 16:06:10 · answer #9 · answered by pinklady101 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
2006-07-26 15:30:23 · answer #10 · answered by kja63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋