Naproxen /nəˈprɒksən/ (INN; brand names: Aleve, Naprosyn and many others) is a non-selective COX inhibitor; usually sold as the sodium salt, is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of the propionic acid class (which puts it in the same class as ibuprofen) and is commonly used for relief of a wide variety of pain, fever, swelling and stiffness.It is the preferred NSAID for long-term use in people with a high risk of cardiovascular (for example, heart attacks or strokes) complications, due to its relatively low risk of causing such complications.
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