NSAIDs
Fever-fighting medication class
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.
They work by blocking enzymes that produce prostaglandins, chemicals involved in inflammation and pain signaling.
The doctor recommended NSAIDs for her arthritis.
Acetylsalicylic acid tablet
- ibuprofenAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
- naproxenAnti-inflammatory analgesic drug
- diclofenacAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
- indomethacinNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Medication reducing discomfort
menstrual cramps · soreness · ache · throbbing · tenderness · muscle pain · joint pain · migraine
Buyable without medical authorization
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- genericNot brand-name
- brand nameProprietary product designation
- tabletFlat portable computing device
capsule · gel · topical · dosage · pharmacy · OTC · Advil · Motrin
Abnormal tissue enlargement
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- prostaglandinsLipid-derived signaling compounds
- edemaPathological tissue puffiness
- inflammatory responseBody's reaction to injury
acute inflammation · chronic inflammation · tissue damage · cytokines · COX-2 · joint inflammation
Fever-reducing agent
- temperatureMeasured heat intensity
- fluContagious respiratory illness
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
- febrileHaving a fever
chills · pyrexia · illness · body aches · fever reduction
Cartilage breakdown in joints
- rheumatoid arthritisAutoimmune joint disease
- joint painAche at skeletal junctures
- stiffnessResistance to deformation
- cartilageFlexible connective body tissue
synovial · degenerative · gout · mobility · joint swelling · autoimmune · chronic · flare-up
Relating to digestive tract
- stomach ulcerSore in digestive lining
- bleedingBlood loss from injury
- kidney damageInjury to filtration organs
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
heart attack · stroke · peptic ulcer · contraindications · drug interactions · side effects · adverse effects · hypertension
aspirin
Acetylsalicylic acid tablet
- ibuprofenAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
- naproxenAnti-inflammatory analgesic drug
- diclofenacAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
painkiller
Medication reducing discomfort
toothache · menstrual cramps · soreness · ache · throbbing · tenderness · muscle pain · joint pain · migraine · postoperative pain
over-the-counter
Buyable without medical authorization
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- genericNot brand-name
- brand nameProprietary product designation
tablet · capsule · gel · topical · dosage · pharmacy · OTC · Advil · Motrin · Aleve
swelling
Abnormal tissue enlargement
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- prostaglandinsLipid-derived signaling compounds
- edemaPathological tissue puffiness
inflammatory response · acute inflammation · chronic inflammation · tissue damage · cytokines · COX-2 · joint inflammation
antipyretic
Fever-reducing agent
- temperatureMeasured heat intensity
- fluContagious respiratory illness
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
febrile · chills · pyrexia · illness · body aches · fever reduction
osteoarthritis
Cartilage breakdown in joints
- rheumatoid arthritisAutoimmune joint disease
- joint painAche at skeletal junctures
- stiffnessResistance to deformation
cartilage · synovial · degenerative · gout · mobility · joint swelling · autoimmune · chronic · flare-up · disease-modifying
gastrointestinal
Relating to digestive tract
- stomach ulcerSore in digestive lining
- bleedingBlood loss from injury
- kidney damageInjury to filtration organs
cardiovascular · heart attack · stroke · peptic ulcer · contraindications · drug interactions · side effects · adverse effects · hypertension · edema
- Headache Remediessumatriptan, ibuprofen, acetaminophen, aspirin, naproxen
- health risksobesity, diabetes, smoking, hypertension, air pollution
- anti-inflammatoriesibuprofen, aspirin, naproxen, diclofenac, indomethacin
- arthritis treatmentsmethotrexate, ibuprofen, prednisone, corticosteroids, DMARDs
- Drug Treatmentsantibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, painkillers, analgesics
- Joint Treatmentsjoint support, glucosamine, chondroitin, cortisone injection, cortisone shot
NSAIDscorticosteroids
Inflammation-suppressing steroid medications
steroids · glucocorticoids · prednisone · hydrocortisone · dexamethasone
NSAIDsopioids
Receptor-binding pain relievers
narcotics · morphine · codeine · fentanyl · acetaminophen