nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory

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nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory - an anti-inflammatory drug that does not contain steroids; "NSAIDs inhibit the activity of both Cox-1 and Cox-2 enzymes"

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, NSAID

anti-inflammatory, anti-inflammatory drug - a medicine intended to reduce inflammation

Cataflam, diclofenac potassium - a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Cataflam)

diclofenac sodium, Voltaren - a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Voltaren) that is administered only orally

diflunisal, Dolobid - nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (trade name Dolobid) used to treat arthritis and other inflammatory conditions

etodolac, Lodine - a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Lodine)

fenoprofen, fenoprofen calcium, Nalfon - a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Nalfon) used in the treatment of arthritis and other painful inflammatory disorders

Ansaid, flurbiprofen - a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Ansaid) that is administered only orally

Advil, ibuprofen, isobutylphenyl propionic acid, Motrin, Nuprin - a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic medicine (trade names Advil and Motrin and Nuprin) used to relieve the pain of arthritis and as an antipyretic; "daily use of ibuprofen can irritate the stomach"

Indocin, indomethacin - a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Indocin)

ketoprofen, Orudis, Orudis KT, Oruvail - nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Orudis or Orudis KT or Oruvail)

ketorolac, Torodal - nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (trade name Torodal) that is given only orally

Acular, ketorolac tromethamine, Toradol - nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Acular and Toradol) that is administered only intramuscularly

meclofenamate, meclofenamate sodium, Meclomen - a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (trade name Meclomen) used to treat arthritis

mefenamic acid, Ponstel - a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic drug (trade name Ponstel) used to treat mild pain (especially menstrual cramps)

nabumetone, Relafen - a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Relafen)

Naprosyn, naproxen - a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Naprosyn) used in the treatment of arthritis and musculoskeletal inflammation and moderate pain

Aflaxen, Aleve, Anaprox, naproxen sodium - a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trademarks Aleve and Anaprox and Aflaxen) that fights pain and inflammation

Daypro, oxaprozin - a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Daypro)

Feldene, piroxicam - a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Feldene) used to treat arthritis and other inflammatory conditions

Clinoril, sulindac - a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Clinoril)

Tolectin, tolmetin sodium - a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Tolectin)

salicylate - a salt of salicylic acid (included in several commonly used drugs)

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[USA], Aug 7 (ANI): A new study suggests that a drug, Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) that helps control the pain and inflammation in individuals with osteoarthritis (OA), may lead to cardiovascular side effects.

Pain medications linked to higher cardiovascular risk in osteoarthritis patients

With the launch of Diclofenac Epolamine Topical Patch, 1.3%, Teva now has over 16 medicines in the Analgesics and Antipyretics, Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) therapeutic area in the US

Teva Launches Authorized Generic of Flector Patch in the United States

Diclofenac Epolamine Topical Patch, 1.3%, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, is indicated for the topical treatment of acute pain due to minor strains, sprains and contusions.

Teva launches authorized generic Flector Patch in the U.S

Pseudogout attacks usually are treated with anti-inflammatory medications, including colchicine and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

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"These results support a lower risk of ovarian cancer among low-dose aspirin users, although the association between other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and ovarian cancer may be more complex," the authors write.

Low-Dose Aspirin May Reduce Ovarian Cancer Risk; Inverse association for low-dose but not standard-dose aspirin with ovarian cancer risk

Some adults may wish to try medicated lozenges containing a local anaesthetic, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug or an antiseptic.

Paracetamol 'better than antibiotics' HEALTH

Some adults may wish to try medicated lozenges containing either a local anaesthetic, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) or an antiseptic.

'Stick to paracetamol'

Apparently the bottles weren't filled with laxatives, but rather naproxen sodium, which is a pain reliever and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.

Careful, Your Laxative Might Not Be a Laxative

According to the company, Prolensa (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.07% is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) indicated for the treatment of postoperative inflammation and reduction of ocular pain in patients who have undergone cataract surgery.

Perrigo awarded US FDA's tentative approval for generic Prolensa Ophthalmic Solution 0.07%

"Many patients with osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis feel relief with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs.

If NSAIDs Remain your "Go-To" treatment, take lowest dose

While the risk for bleeding remains low, certain people are more vulnerable--the list includes older adults, people on aspirin therapy, people with a history of stomach ulcers, and those who take certain medications, such blood-thinnners like warfarin (Coumadin[R]), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen (Advil[R], Motrin[R]) and naproxen (Naprosyn[R], Aleve[R]), and steroids like prednisone (Deltasone[R]).