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 Headache
Naproxen Delayed Release
All Night Pain Relief PM
Up and Up Naproxen Sodium
Naproxen Liquid Gels
Prevacid Naprapac
Sumatriptan Succinate and Naproxen Sodium
Aleve Gelcaps
Health Mart Naproxen Sodium
Basic Care Naproxen Sodium
Dg Health All Day Pain Relief
Naprosyn Sus 25mg/ml
Aleve Back and Muscle Pain
Maxidol Liquid Gels
Care One All Day Pain Relief
Naproxen Sodium PM
Care One Naproxen Sodium
Equate All Night Pain Relief
Teva-naproxen Sodium
Sab-naproxen
Betr Headache Pain Relief
Naproxen Sodium and Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride Sinus and Cold
Waymade-naproxen Sodium
Naproxen Sodium BACK AND MUSCLE PAIN
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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