Naproxen/esomeprazole

Naproxen/Esomeprazole

Naproxen/esomeprazole (pronunciation: na-PROX-en/ es-o-MEP-ra-zole) is a combination medication used to relieve pain, inflammation, and discomfort caused by conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. It is also used to decrease the risk of developing ulcers in the stomach or intestines in people who are taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Etymology

The term "Naproxen" is derived from naphthalene, a type of hydrocarbon, and propionic acid, a type of carboxylic acid. "Esomeprazole" is derived from the Greek words "eso" (inside) and "prazole" (a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors).

Pharmacology

Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation. Esomeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach. The combination of these two medications helps to prevent ulcers in the stomach or intestines that can be caused by long-term use of NSAIDs.

Related Terms

• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
• Proton pump inhibitor
• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Ulcers

See Also

• Pain management
• Inflammation
• Stomach acid
• Gastrointestinal tract

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Naproxen/esomeprazole
• Wikipedia's article - Naproxen/esomeprazole

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