Chemical formula: C₁₄H₁₄O₃ Molecular mass: 230.259 g/mol PubChem compound: 156391
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.
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 |
| M01AE02 | Naproxen | M Musculo-skeletal system → M01 Antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products → M01A Antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products, non-steroids → M01AE Propionic acid derivatives |
| 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 |
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 |
Naproxen is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)Austria (AT)Brazil (BR)Canada (CA)Croatia (HR)
Ecuador (EC)
Estonia (EE)Finland (FI)Germany (DE)
Hong Kong (HK)Ireland (IE)
Japan (JP)Lithuania (LT)Malta (MT)
Mexico (MX)
New Zealand (NZ)
Nigeria (NG)
Poland (PL)Romania (RO)Singapore (SG)South Africa (ZA)Spain (ES)Turkey (TR)
United Kingdom (UK)
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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