naproxen/naproxen sodium

trade names: Naprosyn, Anaprox, Aleve; drug class: nonsteroidal antiinflammatory; action: inhibits prostaglandin synthesis by interfering with cyclooxygenase needed for biosynthesis; possesses analgesic, antiinflammatory, antipyretic properties; uses: mild-to-moderate pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid, gouty arthritis, primary dysmenorrhea.