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Commercial naproxen sodium tablet

Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Naproxen sodium inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes to reduce prostaglandin synthesis, thereby decreasing inflammation, pain, and fever.

Naproxen sodium inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes to reduce prostaglandin synthesis, thereby decreasing inflammation, pain, and fever. Used for Mild to moderate pain, Fever, Inflammation associated with conditions such as headache, muscular aches, backache, minor arthritis pain, menstrual cramps, and the common cold.

At a glance

Generic nameCommercial naproxen sodium tablet
Also known asCommercial NPX tablet
SponsorJohnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division
Drug classNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
TargetCOX-1, COX-2
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaPain Management, Inflammation
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that non-selectively blocks COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes. By inhibiting prostaglandin production, it reduces inflammatory mediators and pain signals. The sodium salt formulation allows faster absorption and onset of action compared to base naproxen.

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