naproxen - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /nəˈpɹɒksən/
• (General American, Canada) IPA^(key): /nəˈpɹɑksən/

naproxen (uncountable)

1. (organic chemistry, pharmacology) A certain non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that inhibits the COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes and thereby reduces pain, fever, inflammation, and stiffness.

   • 2021, Rivers Solomon, Sorrowland, #Merky Books, page 200:

     These days, especially when she kept on top of taking her naproxen, the hurt in her joints and limbs merely teased.