nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

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

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, 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)

References in periodicals archive ?

Voltaren Gel, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) in topical form, is mostly used on knees and hands, according to the company.

Perrigo wins US FDA final approval for AB rated generic Voltaren Gel 1%

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

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

The study enrolled 421 adult patients with moderate-to-severe osteoarthritis of the hip or knee who had a history of inadequate pain relief or intolerance to acetaminophen, and at least one oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and an opioid.

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals achieved positive results from a placebo-controlled Phase II/III study evaluating fasinumab in patients with moderate-to-severe osteoarthritis pain of the hip or knee who have a history of inadequate pain relief or intolerance to current analgesic therapies

Iroko Pharmaceuticals LLC announced that Tivorbex (indomethacin) capsules, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), is now available by prescription at pharmacies across the United States.

Tivorbex available in pharmacies

Treximet contains a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.

Combo migraine drug gets go-ahead

If you ever tear ligaments in your knee, your doctor will likely give you some type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs) to help with your pain.

How NSAIDs slow down joint repair

She was taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug for relief of chronic back pain.

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Research: The objective of the study was to test the hypotheses that carnitines or carnitines plus a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug could improve sperm patterns and natural pregnancy achievement in couples that were infertile due to male factors.

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first approved Vioxx, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with an inhibitory action against cyelooxygenase-2 (COX-2) for osteoarthritic-related pain and inflammation, and subsequently to treat rheumatoid arthritis.