Description / Application
Naproxen sodium is an organic sodium salt consisting of equimolar amounts of naproxen(1) anions and sodium anions. It has a role as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, a non-narcotic analgesic, an antipyretic, a cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor and a cyclooxygenase 1 inhibitor. It contains a naproxen(1-).
Identities
| Alternative Name | Aleve; Anaprox; (S)-6-Methoxy-alpha-methyl-2-naphthaleneacetic acid sodium salt |
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| Molecular Formula | C14H13NaO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 252.24 |
| MFCD | MFCD00058507 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements | H302;H360 |
| Precautionary Statements | P201;P202;P264;P270;P281;P301+P312;P308+P313;P330;P405;P501 |