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*brand names* –>
*aleve*
*naprosyn*
(…and many others)
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-as of [2 MARCH 2024]–
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*”naproxen” is a ‘non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug’ (‘NSAID’) of the ‘propionic acid class’ (the same class as ‘ibuprofen’) that relieves…*
‘pain’
‘fever’
‘swelling’
‘stiffness’
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(it is a ‘non-selective COX inhibitor’)
(usually sold as the ‘sodium salt’)
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(‘naproxen’ poses an ‘intermediate risk’ of ‘stomach ulcers’ between (‘ibuproben’ which is ‘low-risk)which is low-risk, and indometacin, which is high-risk’)
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(to reduce ‘stomach ulceration risk’, it is often combined with a ‘proton-pump inhibitor’…)
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(…a ‘medication that reduces ‘stomach acid production’ during long-term treatment of those with ‘pre-existing stomach ulcers’ or a history of developing ‘stomach ulcers’ while on ‘NSAIDs’)
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*👨🔬🕵️♀️🙇♀️*SKETCHES*🙇♂️👩🔬🕵️♂️*
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