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    Naproxen effectively manages post-operative pain and reduces opioid use. This non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) is safe for surgical patients, showing no increased bleeding risk.

    Area of Science:

    • Pain Management
    • Pharmacology
    • Surgical Care

    Background:

    • Post-operative pain is a significant clinical challenge.
    • Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are recommended for pain management to minimize opioid use.
    • NSAIDs are a first-line therapy for post-operative pain unless contraindicated.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of naproxen for managing post-operative pain.
    • To assess naproxen's role in reducing opioid requirements in surgical patients.

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    • Review of controlled trials and meta-analyses on naproxen in peri-procedural settings.
    • Summarization of individual clinical trial reports.
    • Analysis of data from previously conducted studies.

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