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Answer for the clue "A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Naprosyn) used in the treatment of arthritis and musculoskeletal inflammation and moderate pain ", 8 letters:
naproxen

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WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Naprosyn) used in the treatment of arthritis and musculoskeletal inflammation and moderate pain [syn: Naprosyn ]

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context pharmacology English) A certain non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that inhibits the COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes and thereby reduces pain, fever, inflammation, and stiffness.

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Naproxen (brand names: Aleve , Naprosyn , and many others) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of the propionic acid class (the same class as ibuprofen ) that relieves pain, fever , swelling , and stiffness. It is a nonselective COX inhibitor, ...

Usage examples of naproxen.

The naproxen had taken care of the muscle aches, but the fever seemed persistent.

The table held more pill bottles than ever-Selestone for his asthma, Ativan to help him sleep, naproxen for infections-along with a powdered milk mix and laxatives.