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MeSH Heading: Naproxen
Tree Number(s): D02.455.426.559.847.638.472.500; D04.615.638.472.450
Unique ID: D009288
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D009288
Scope Note: An anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic and antipyretic properties. Both the acid and its sodium salt are used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic or musculoskeletal disorders, dysmenorrhea, and acute gout.
Entry Term(s): Aleve; Anaprox; Methoxypropiocin; Naprosin; Naprosyn; Naproxen Sodium; Proxen; Sodium Naproxenate; Synflex
Pharm Action: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
Gout Suppressants
Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors
Related Numbers: 22204-53-1; 9TN87S3A3C
CAS Type 1 Name: 2-Naphthaleneacetic acid, 6-methoxy-alpha-methyl-, (S)-
NLM Classification #: QV 95
Previous Indexing: Methyl Ethers (1973-1974); Naphthalenes (1972-1974); Propionates (1972-1974)
Public MeSH Note: 78; was see under NAPHTHALENEACETIC ACIDS 1975-77
History Note: 78(75); was see under NAPHTHALENEACETIC ACIDS 1975-77
Date Established: 1978/01/01
Date of Entry: 1974/11/11
Revision Date: 2017/05/24

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