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2. Laxative - Wikipedia

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   They are used to treat and prevent constipation. Laxatives vary as to how they work and the side effects they may have. Certain stimulant, lubricant, and saline laxatives are used to evacuate the colon for rectal and bowel examinations, and may be supplemented by enemas under certain circumstances. Sufficiently high doses of laxatives may cause ...

3. Naproxen - Wikipedia

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   Naproxen's medical uses are related to its mechanism of action as an anti-inflammatory compound. [11] Naproxen is used to treat a variety of inflammatory conditions and symptoms that are due to excessive inflammation, such as pain and fever (naproxen has fever-reducing, or antipyretic, properties in addition to its anti-inflammatory activity). [11]

4. Naproxen/diphenhydramine - Wikipedia

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   Naproxen/diphenhydramine (trade name Aleve PM) is a formulation of naproxen with diphenhydramine marketed by Bayer Healthcare. [1] It is made as an over-the-counter drug . The intended use of the drug is relieve pain specifically when going to sleep.

5. Methenamine/sodium salicylate - Wikipedia

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   Methenamine/sodium salicylate, sold under the brand name Cystex among others, is a combination drug comprising methenamine and sodium salicylate. Methenamine serves as a urinary antiseptic and antibacterial agent , while sodium salicylate is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and analgesic .

6. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug - Wikipedia

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   When nonselective COX-1/COX-2 inhibitors (such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen) lower stomach prostaglandin levels, ulcers of the stomach or duodenum and internal bleeding can result. [126] The discovery of COX-2 led to research to the development of selective COX-2 inhibiting drugs that do not cause gastric problems characteristic of older ...

7. Diflunisal - Wikipedia

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   Diflunisal is a salicylic acid derivative with analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity. [2] It was developed by Merck Sharp & Dohme in 1971, as MK647, after showing promise in a research project studying more potent chemical analogs of aspirin. [3]