Naproxen Sodium
PubChem CID | 23681059 |
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Molecular Formula | C14H13NaO3 |
Synonyms |
naproxen sodium 26159-34-2 Anaprox Naprelan Naproxen sodium salt |
Molecular Weight | 252.24 |
Naproxen Sodium is the sodium salt form of naproxen, a member of the arylacetic acid group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) with anti-inflammatory analgesic and antipyretic properties. Naproxen sodium reversibly and competitively inhibits cyclooxygenases (COX), thereby blocking the conversion of arachidonic acid to pro-inflammatory prostaglandins. This inhibits the formation of prostaglandins that are involved in pain, inflammation and fever.