naproxen sodium

4.2

A medicine that reduces pain and swelling

noun
/nəˈprɒksən ˈsoʊdiəm/

Specialized

: naproxeno sódico

My doctor recommended naproxen sodium to help manage my arthritis pain.

Examples

Over-the-counter naproxen sodium is sold under several brand names, including Aleve.
I took naproxen sodium for my headache.
If you experience stomach upset, take naproxen sodium with food.
The doctor prescribed naproxen sodium for my arthritis.
Many people find that naproxen sodium effectively relieves pain after surgery.
My doctor recommended naproxen sodium to help reduce the inflammation in my knee.
I bought naproxen sodium at the pharmacy to treat my persistent backache.

Synonyms

ibuprofen

vsnaproxen sodium

Specialized

23 3.2

A medicine that eases pain, reduces swelling, and lowers fever

is a different active molecule with similar effects

NSAID

vsnaproxen sodium

Specialized

4 3.5

A medicine that lowers pain, fever, and swelling without using steroids

is a single specific drug rather than the entire drug class

naproxen

vsnaproxen sodium

Specialized

3 3.8

A medicine that reduces pain and swelling, often used for arthritis and muscle pain

is a specific formulated version rather than the plain substance

Aleve

vsnaproxen sodium

3 4.8

A medicine that reduces pain and swelling, used for headaches or muscle pain

is the nonbranded medical compound rather than a brand name

Naprosyn

vsnaproxen sodium

Specialized

1 7.3

A pain medicine that reduces swelling and pain, used for arthritis and muscle or joint pain

is the core medicinal compound used beyond branded labels

ketoprofen

vsnaproxen sodium

Specialized

1 6.0

A medicine that reduces pain and swelling

is a different active compound within the same drug class

Anaprox

vsnaproxen sodium

6.7

A medicine that reduces pain and swelling

is the general drug substance rather than a brand

Aflaxen

vsnaproxen sodium

Specialized

7.4

A medicine that reduces pain and swelling for muscle and joint problems

is the standard medical substance not tied to brand labels

fenoprofen

vsnaproxen sodium

Specialized

7.7

A medicine that reduces pain and swelling, often for arthritis

is a different active compound used instead of this one

diclofenac sodium

vsnaproxen sodium

Specialized

3.7

A medicine that reduces pain and swelling used for arthritis

is a different active drug within the same therapeutic group

oxaprozin

vsnaproxen sodium

Specialized

7.1

A medicine that reduces pain and swelling in arthritis

is a distinct active agent rather than this other medicine

piroxicam

vsnaproxen sodium

Specialized

7.4

A medicine that reduces pain and swelling in arthritis and other conditions that cause swelling

is another active option within the nonsteroidal drugs

nabumetone

vsnaproxen sodium

Specialized

8.4

A medicine that reduces joint pain and swelling, used for arthritis

is a different active drug used for similar conditions

Relafen

vsnaproxen sodium

Specialized

8.9

A brand name for a medicine used to reduce pain and swelling

is the generic medical compound rather than this brand name

How Strong

morphine

NSFW

155 4.9

diclofenac sodium

Specialized

3.7

naproxen sodium

Specialized

4.2

ibuprofen

Specialized

23 3.2

paracetamol

2 2.5

Surface Forms

naproxen sodium singular

naproxen sodiums plural

Morphology

naproxen + sodium

The term is a straightforward compositional drug name: 'naproxen' identifies the active analgesic/anti-inflammatory compound and 'sodium' signals the sodium salt/formulation. A B1 learner who knows both constituents can reasonably infer this is a form of the drug used to relieve pain, so the meaning is transparently derived from the parts.

Etymology

Naproxen sodium is a name that simply shows the medicine naproxen paired with sodium. The sodium part acts like a helper that makes the medicine dissolve and work faster in the body, so the name refers to the form used to 'relieve pain' and 'reduce swelling'.