Naproxen Naprosyn, Naprelan, Anaprox

The search for NSAIDS that are more effective and yet gentler on the stomach has provided two new analgesics for the over-the-counter market. These are ibuprofen (sold as Motrin, Advil, Nuprin) and naproxen (sold as Naprosyn, Naprelan, Anaprox, and Aleve). [Pg.447]

Naproxen is a chemical cousin of ibuprofen. Both are derived from a chemical called propionic acid. Common brand names of naproxen in the United States are Aleve , Anaprox , Naprelan , and Naprosyn . Like ibuprofen, naproxen is an NSAID that inhibits the COX enzyme and reduces pain, fever, and inflammation. The advantage of using naproxen instead of ibuprofen is that naproxen remains in the blood longer (8-12 hours... [Pg.33]

Generic Name naproxen, naproxen sodium Trade/Proprietay Names Naprosyn , Anaprox , EC-Naprosyn , AUeve , Naprelan , numerous generics... [Pg.221]

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