Aleve and Simponi

• Generic Name: naproxen
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Aleve, EC-Naprosyn, Flanax Pain Reliever, Midol Extended Relief, Naprelan 375, Naprosyn, Anaprox-DS, Naprelan 500, Flanax, Naprelan, Anaprox, Naproxen Sodium, Aleve Caplet, Aleve Gelcap, Aleve Easy Open Arthritis

Aleve (naproxen) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Naproxen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.

Aleve is used to temporarily relieve minor aches and pains due to arthritis, muscular aches, backache, menstrual cramps, headache, toothache,and the common cold. Aleve is also used to temporarily reduce fever.

Aleve may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: golimumab
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Simponi, Simponi SmartJect, Simponi Aria

Simponi (golimumab) reduces the effects of a substance in the body that can cause inflammation.

Simponi is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, or ulcerative colitis.

Simponi is sometimes used with another medicine called methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall).