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Naproxen

CHEBI:CHEBI_7476

Definition

A methoxynaphthalene that is 2-methoxynaphthalene substituted by a carboxy ethyl group at position 6. Naproxen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug commonly used for the reduction of pain, fever, inflammation and stiffness caused by conditions such as osteoarthritis, kidney stones, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, ankylosing spondylitis, menstrual cramps, tendinitis, bursitis, and for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea. It works by inhibiting both the COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C14H14O3
Molecular Mass
230.25920
Charge
0
SMILES
COc1ccc2cc(ccc2c1)[C@H](C)C(O)=O
InChI
InChI=1S/C14H14O3/c1-9(14(15)16)10-3-4-12-8-13(17-2)6-5-11(12)7-10/h3-9H,1-2H3,(H,15,16)/t9-/m0/s1
InChIKey
CMWTZPSULFXXJA-VIFPVBQESA-N

Alternative Names

  • naproxen
  • naproxen
  • (+)-(S)-6-Methoxy-alpha-methyl-2-naphthaleneacetic acid
  • (+)-(S)-Naproxen
  • (+)-2-(6-Methoxy-2-naphthyl)propionic acid
  • (+)-2-(Methoxy-2-naphthyl)-propionic acid
  • (+)-2-(Methoxy-2-naphthyl)-propionsaeure
  • (+)-Naproxen
  • (2S)-2-(6-methoxynaphthalen-2-yl)propanoic acid
  • (S)-(+)-2-(6-Methoxy-2-naphthyl)propionic acid
  • (S)-(+)-Naproxen
  • (S)-2-(6-Methoxy-2-naphthyl)propanoic acid
  • (S)-2-(6-Methoxy-2-naphthyl)propionic acid
  • (S)-6-Methoxy-alpha-methyl-2-naphthaleneacetic acid
  • (S)-Naproxen
  • Naproxen
  • naproxene
  • naproxeno
  • naproxenum

Treatment Applications

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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  • Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or modifying any medication.
  • Side effects may vary and this list may not be comprehensive.
  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

DRON_00010000
7258
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Wikipedia:Naproxen
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CHEBI:7476

Additional References

Wikipedia:Naproxen

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