NSAIDS
Anti-inflammatory pain pills
NSAIDs is the acronym for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs—a class of medications that reduce pain, fever, and inflammation without using steroids.
Common NSAIDs include ibuprofen, aspirin, and naproxen.
The doctor recommended NSAIDs for her arthritis.
The term appears frequently in medical contexts and on warning labels.
Anti-inflammatory pain reliever
- aspirinAcetylsalicylic acid tablet
- naproxenAnti-inflammatory analgesic drug
- diclofenacAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
- indomethacinNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Inflammation-reducing agent
- prostaglandinLipid compound affecting inflammation
- COX-2Inducible prostaglandin synthase
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- rednessCrimson-hued state
Pain-relieving medication
- reliefEasing of distress
- headacheCranial pain
- migraineSevere neurological head pain
- arthritisInflamed joint disease
menstrual cramps · backache · toothache · joint pain · soreness · tenderness · discomfort · fever reducer
Stomach lining wound
- cardiovascular riskProbability of heart disease
- drug interactionSubstances altering each other's effects
- contraindicationReason to avoid treatment
- overdoseHarmful excess intake
ibuprofen
Anti-inflammatory pain reliever
- aspirinAcetylsalicylic acid tablet
- naproxenAnti-inflammatory analgesic drug
- diclofenacAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
anti-inflammatory
Inflammation-reducing agent
- prostaglandinLipid compound affecting inflammation
- COX-2Inducible prostaglandin synthase
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
analgesic
Pain-relieving medication
arthritis · menstrual cramps · backache · toothache · joint pain · soreness · tenderness · discomfort · fever reducer · antipyretic
gastric ulcer
Stomach lining wound
- cardiovascular riskProbability of heart disease
- drug interactionSubstances altering each other's effects
- contraindicationReason to avoid treatment
overdose · liver damage · hypertension · edema · allergic reaction
NSAIDSopioids
Receptor-binding pain relievers
opiates · narcotics · corticosteroids · steroids · morphine
NSAIDScorticosteroids
Inflammation-suppressing steroid medications
steroids · glucocorticoids · prednisone · cortisone · hydrocortisone