Naproxen is classified as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory dug (NSAID) and was initially approved for prescription use in 1976 and then for over-the-counter (OTC) use in 1994.[A178975] It can effectively manage acute pain as well as pain related to rheumatic diseases, and has a well studied adverse effect profile.[A179098] Given its overall tolerability and effectiveness, naproxen can be considered a first line treatment for a variety of clinical situations requiring analgesia.[A179098] Naproxen is available in both immediate and delayed release formulations, in combination with sumatriptan to treat migraines, and in combination with esomeprazole to lower the risk of developing gastric ulcers.[L6582][L6583][L7309][L7312]
Naproxen Sodium and Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride Sinus and Cold
First Aid Direct Naproxen Sodium
Exchange Select Naproxen Sodium
Naproxen 125 Tab 125mg
Nu-naprox Tab 375mg
CAREALL Naproxen
Menstridol
NaproPax
Desinflamax - Naproxen Sodium
Nu-naprox Tab 125mg
Naproxen Sodium Back and Muscle Pain Caplets
Napropak Cool
Sab-naproxen
Naproxen Kit
Up and Up Naproxen Sodium
Flanax Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
Treximet
Motrimax 12 Hour Tablets
Naproxen Sodium HEADACHE PAIN
Sunmark Naproxen Sodium
Caring Mill All Day Pain Relief
Indication
Naproxen is indicated for the management of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, acute gout, primary dysmenorrhea, and for the relief of mild to moderate pain.[L6582][L6583][A178975] Further, it is first-line therapy for osteoarthritis, acute gouty arthritis, dysmenorrhea, and musculoskeletal inflammation and pain.[A178975]
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