Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

Also called NSAIDS, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are used primarily to treat inflammation, mild to moderate pain, and fever. Specific uses include the treatment of headaches, arthritis, sports injuries, and menstrual cramps. Aspirin (also an NSAID) is used to inhibit the clotting of blood and prevent strokes and heart attacks in individuals at high risk. NSAIDs also are included in many cold and allergy preparations.

Common NSAIDS are:

  • Aspirin
  • Salsalate (Amigesic)
  • Diflunisal (Dolobid)
  • Ibuprofen (Motrin)
  • Ketoprofen (Orudis)
  • Nabumetone (Relafen)
  • Piroxicam (Feldene)
  • Naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn)
  • Diclofenac (Voltaren)
  • Indomethacin (Indocin)
  • Sulindac (Clinoril)
  • Tolmetin (Tolectin)
  • Etodolac (Lodine)
  • Ketorolac (Toradol)
  • Oxaprozin (Daypro)
  • Celecoxib (Celebrex)
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