Naproxen Other names: Naproxen sodium

Chemical formula: C₁₄H₁₄O₃  Molecular mass: 230.259 g/mol  PubChem compound: 156391

Active ingredient description

Naproxen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesic compound with antipyretic properties as has been demonstrated in classical animal test systems. Naproxen exhibits its anti-inflammatory effect even in adrenalectomised animals, indicating that its action is not mediated through the pituitary-adrenal axis.

Medicine classification

This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:

ATC code Group title Classification
G02CC02 Naproxen G Genito urinary system and sex hormones → G02 Other gynecologicals → G02C Other gynecologicals → G02CC Antiinflammatory products for vaginal administration
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M01AE02 Naproxen M Musculo-skeletal system → M01 Antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products → M01A Antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products, non-steroids → M01AE Propionic acid derivatives
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M02AA12 Naproxen M Musculo-skeletal system → M02 Topical products for joint and muscular pain → M02A Topical products for joint and muscular pain → M02AA Antiinflammatory preparations, non-steroids for topical use
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Product monographs

Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):

Title Information Source Document Type  
NAPROXEN Tablet Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) MPI, EU: SmPC

Structural formula

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3D molecular structure

3D representation of the active ingredient's molecular structure

External identifiers

CAS Substance: 22204-53-1
CAS Substance: 26159-34-2
DrugBank Drug: DB00788
KEGG Drug: D00118
PubChem Compound: 156391
RxNorm Ingredient: 7258
SNOMED-CT Concept: 372588000
Naproxen (substance)
UNII Identifier: 57Y76R9ATQ
NAPROXEN

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