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Naproxen: Nonsteroidal Anit-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)

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Naproxen or commonly known by its various brand names such as Aleve, Naprelan, and Naprosyn is a nonsteroidal anit-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Naproxen treats pain that is caused by many arthritic conditions as well as menstrual cramps, muscle aches, tooth aches, pain and fever. In cases where inflammation and pain is caused by a disease as opposed to a temporary ache steroids can be prescribed but because of their many serious side effects NSAID’s are recommended first. Although NSAID also have side effects they do not compare to the severity of steroid side effects.
In the case of an injury occuring the tissues that are affected will tear. Inside the cell wall there is arachadonic acid and if the cell becomes harmed this acid will be realesed

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