Naproxen

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Naproxen
TermNaproxen
Short definitionNaproxen - (pronounced) (nuh-PROK-sen) A drug used to treat mild pain and the symptoms of arthritis and several other conditions. It is also being studied to treat bone pain in cancer patients. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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Naproxen - (pronounced) (nuh-PROK-sen) A drug used to treat mild pain and the symptoms of arthritis and several other conditions. It is also being studied to treat bone pain in cancer patients. Naproxen stops the body from making substances that cause pain and inflammation. It is a type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and a type of cyclooxygenase inhibitor. Also called Naprosyn

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