Naproxen

Naproxen, dem sell under de brand name Aleve among odas, be a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) dem use to treat pain, menstrual cramps, den inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout den fever. Dem dey take am orally. E be available insyd immediate den delayed release formulations. Onset of effects be within an hour den dey last for up to twelve hours. Naproxen sanso be available insyd salt form, naproxen sodium, wich get better solubility wen dem take am orally.

Common side effects dey include dizziness, headache, bruising, allergic reactions, heartburn, den stomach pain. Severe side effects dey include an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, gastrointestinal bleeding, den stomach ulcers. De heart disease risk fi be lower dan plus oda NSAIDs. E no be recommended insyd people plus kidney problems. Ein use no be recommended insyd de third trimester of pregnancy.

Naproxen br a nonselective COX inhibitor. As an NSAID, naproxen dey appear to exert ein anti-inflammatory action by reducing de production of inflammatory mediators dem call prostaglandins. E be metabolized by de liver to inactive metabolites.

Na dem patent naproxen insyd 1967 wey na dem approve am for medical use insyd de United States insyd 1976. Insyd de United States e be available over-the-counter den as a generic medication. Insyd 2023, na e be de 103rd most commonly prescribed medication insyd de United States, plus more dan 6million prescriptions. Naproxen be a therapeutic alternative on de World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.

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