NSAID
Aspirin's drug class
NSAID is an acronym for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug—a class of medications that reduce pain, fever, and inflammation without using steroids.
Common NSAIDs include ibuprofen, aspirin, and naproxen.
They work by blocking enzymes that produce prostaglandins, chemicals involved in pain and swelling.
The doctor recommended an NSAID for my arthritis.
Anti-inflammatory pain reliever
- naproxenAnti-inflammatory analgesic drug
- aspirinAcetylsalicylic acid tablet
- diclofenacAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
- indomethacinNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Advil · Motrin · Aleve · generic · brand name
Cranial pain
- backachePain along spine
- toothacheAche in a molar
- menstrual crampsPainful uterine contractions during menstruation
- dysmenorrheaPainful monthly bleeding condition
musculoskeletal · postoperative · sprains · strains · tendinitis · bursitis · soreness · ache
Safeguarding cardiac tissue
- antiplateletClumping-cell inhibitor
- blood thinnerClot-prevention medication
- stroke preventionAvoiding brain blood-flow interruption
- heart attackBlocked blood to muscle
atherosclerosis · coronary artery disease · low-dose aspirin · prophylaxis · thrombosis · cardiovascular risk · myocardial infarction
Buyable without medical authorization
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
- oralOf the mouth
- topicalCurrently relevant or newsworthy
gel · tablet · capsule · short-term · long-term · as needed · maximum dose · food
Relating to digestive tract
- bleedingBlood loss from injury
- ulcerErosive tissue wound
- kidney damageInjury to filtration organs
- cardiovascular riskProbability of heart disease
contraindication · drug interaction · perforation · hypertension · allergic reaction
Abnormal tissue enlargement
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- arthritisInflamed joint disease
- osteoarthritisCartilage breakdown in joints
- rheumatoidImmune-mediated joint inflammation
gout · inflammatory · edema · stiffness · joint inflammation · synovitis · autoimmune · flare-up
Fever-reducing agent
- febrileHaving a fever
- fluContagious respiratory illness
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
- coldLow temperature state
virus · illness · thermoregulation · fever management · body aches
Lipid compound affecting inflammation
- selectiveChoosing with care
- nonselectiveWithout preference or distinction
ibuprofen
Anti-inflammatory pain reliever
- naproxenAnti-inflammatory analgesic drug
- aspirinAcetylsalicylic acid tablet
- diclofenacAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
indomethacin · Advil · Motrin · Aleve · generic · brand name
headache
Cranial pain
- backachePain along spine
- toothacheAche in a molar
- menstrual crampsPainful uterine contractions during menstruation
dysmenorrhea · musculoskeletal · postoperative · sprains · strains · tendinitis · bursitis · soreness · ache · acute pain
cardioprotective
Safeguarding cardiac tissue
- antiplateletClumping-cell inhibitor
- blood thinnerClot-prevention medication
- stroke preventionAvoiding brain blood-flow interruption
heart attack · atherosclerosis · coronary artery disease · low-dose aspirin · prophylaxis · thrombosis · cardiovascular risk · myocardial infarction
over-the-counter
Buyable without medical authorization
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
- oralOf the mouth
topical · gel · tablet · capsule · short-term · long-term · as needed · maximum dose · food
gastrointestinal
Relating to digestive tract
- bleedingBlood loss from injury
- ulcerErosive tissue wound
- kidney damageInjury to filtration organs
cardiovascular risk · contraindication · drug interaction · perforation · hypertension · allergic reaction
swelling
Abnormal tissue enlargement
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- arthritisInflamed joint disease
- osteoarthritisCartilage breakdown in joints
rheumatoid · gout · inflammatory · edema · stiffness · joint inflammation · synovitis · autoimmune · flare-up · chronic inflammation
antipyretic
Fever-reducing agent
cold · virus · illness · thermoregulation · fever management · body aches
prostaglandin
Lipid compound affecting inflammation
- selectiveChoosing with care
- nonselectiveWithout preference or distinction
- Fever Careacetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen, paracetamol, antipyretic
- anti-inflammatoriesibuprofen, aspirin, naproxen, diclofenac, indomethacin
- pain reliefaspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen, naproxen, Tylenol
- painkillersaspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen, paracetamol, codeine
- Pain Relieversaspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, acetaminophen, paracetamol
- Immune Drugsimmunosuppressants, immunomodulators, immunotherapy, biologics, biologic
NSAIDcorticosteroid
Adrenal-derived inflammation suppressant
steroid · cortisone · prednisone · glucocorticoid · hydrocortisone
NSAIDacetaminophen
Common over-the-counter analgesic
paracetamol · opioid · narcotic · Tylenol · morphine