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Medicines naproxenQuestion & answer

naproxen · Medicine question

What enzyme does naproxen inhibit?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Naproxen inhibits prostaglandin synthetase, although the exact mechanism of its anti-inflammatory action is not known.

Sources for this answer

Naproxen Tablets 250mg BPAurobindo Pharma - Milpharm Ltd. · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 12Document updated 20 March 2026

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