Naprosyn
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-005668
A drug used to treat mild pain and the symptoms of arthritis and several other conditions. It is also being studied in the treatment of bone pain in patients with cancer. Naprosyn stops the body from making substances that cause pain and inflammation. It is a type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and a type of cyclooxygenase inhibitor. Also called naproxen.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-005668 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Synonyms | naproxen |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A drug used to treat mild pain and the symptoms of arthritis and several other conditions. It is also being studied in the treatment of bone pain in patients with cancer. Naprosyn stops the body from making substances that cause pain and inflammation. It is a type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and a type of cyclooxygenase inhibitor. Also called naproxen.",
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