Naproxen
Synonyms
2-Naphthaleneacetic acid, 6-methoxy-alpha-methyl-, (S)-
Aleve
Anaprox
MNPA
Methoxypropiocin
Naprosin
Naprosyn
Naproxen Sodium
Proxen
Sodium, Naproxen
Synflex
An anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic and antipyretic properties. Both the acid and its sodium salt are used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic or musculoskeletal disorders, dysmenorrhea, and acute gout.