naproxen
Anti-inflammatory medication option
Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve pain, reduce fever, and treat inflammation.
It works similarly to ibuprofen but lasts longer, typically taken every eight to twelve hours rather than every four to six.
Available over the counter as Aleve and by prescription in higher doses for conditions like arthritis.
Persistent dull discomfort
- sorenessTender, painful sensation
- discomfortMild physical or mental distress
- throbbingRhythmic painful pulsing
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
cramp · stiffness · headache · backache · menstrual cramps · toothache · muscle pain · joint pain
Abnormal tissue enlargement
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- NSAIDsOver-the-counter pain class
- prostaglandinsLipid-derived signaling compounds
COX-2 · cytokines · edema · acute · chronic · reduction · tissue damage · immune response
Cartilage breakdown in joints
- rheumatoidImmune-mediated joint inflammation
- jointShared by multiple parties
- stiffnessResistance to deformation
- mobilityCapacity for movement
cartilage · synovial · gout · bursitis · tendinitis · degenerative · autoimmune · flare-up
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
- over-the-counterBuyable without medical authorization
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- AleveNaproxen sodium brand
- tabletFlat portable computing device
capsule · dosage · half-life · gastrointestinal · stomach upset · ulcer · cardiovascular · kidney
ache
Persistent dull discomfort
- sorenessTender, painful sensation
- discomfortMild physical or mental distress
- throbbingRhythmic painful pulsing
tenderness · cramp · stiffness · headache · backache · menstrual cramps · toothache · muscle pain · joint pain · spasm
swelling
Abnormal tissue enlargement
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- NSAIDsOver-the-counter pain class
prostaglandins · COX-2 · cytokines · edema · acute · chronic · reduction · tissue damage · immune response · flare-up
osteoarthritis
Cartilage breakdown in joints
- rheumatoidImmune-mediated joint inflammation
- jointShared by multiple parties
- stiffnessResistance to deformation
mobility · cartilage · synovial · gout · bursitis · tendinitis · degenerative · autoimmune · flare-up · chronic
NSAID
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
- over-the-counterBuyable without medical authorization
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- AleveNaproxen sodium brand
tablet · capsule · dosage · half-life · gastrointestinal · stomach upset · ulcer · cardiovascular · kidney · contraindication
temperature
Measured heat intensity
- antipyreticFever-reducing agent
- fluContagious respiratory illness
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
virus · chills · sweating · febrile · reduction · illness · cold · body aches · malaise · fever reducer
- medicationspills, Tylenol, capsules, tablets, Xanax
- Fever Careacetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen, paracetamol, antipyretic
- Headache Remediessumatriptan, ibuprofen, acetaminophen, aspirin, Tylenol
- drugsibuprofen, marijuana, aspirin, meth, cocaine
- anti-inflammatoriesibuprofen, aspirin, NSAIDs, NSAID, diclofenac
- arthritis treatmentsmethotrexate, NSAIDs, ibuprofen, prednisone, corticosteroids
naproxenirritant
Source of vexation
histamine · prostaglandin · prostaglandins · substance P · cytokines
naproxenacetaminophen
Common over-the-counter analgesic
paracetamol · corticosteroids · prednisone · opioids · morphine