Clinical Diagnosis · Musculoskeletal System · Medium

Naproxen

Meaning: Propionic acid NSAID with slightly greater COX-1 than COX-2 inhibition.

In practice: Thought to carry the lowest cardiovascular risk of the common NSAIDs; often prescribed with a PPI.

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