non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Ibuprofen and naproxen
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are medications that reduce pain, fever, and inflammation without using steroids.
Commonly called NSAIDs, this class includes ibuprofen, aspirin, and naproxen.
They work by blocking enzymes that produce prostaglandins, chemicals involved in pain and swelling.
Take an NSAID for the headache.
Long-term use can cause stomach irritation or other side effects.
- ibuprofenAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
- aspirinAcetylsalicylic acid tablet
- inflammationsTissue irritation responses
- naproxenAnti-inflammatory analgesic drug
- over the counterSold without prescription
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non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugscorticosteroids
Inflammation-suppressing steroid medications
glucocorticoids · prednisone · cortisone · steroids · dexamethasone
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