nonsteroidal
Ibuprofen's drug class
Nonsteroidal describes medications or compounds that are not steroids—most commonly in the phrase nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which includes ibuprofen, aspirin, and naproxen.
These drugs reduce pain and inflammation without the side effects associated with corticosteroids.
Acetylsalicylic acid tablet
- ibuprofenAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
- naproxenAnti-inflammatory analgesic drug
- diclofenacAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
- indomethacinNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
over-the-counter · prescription · generic · brand-name · tablet · capsule · gel · topical
Inflamed joint disease
- rheumatoidImmune-mediated joint inflammation
- osteoarthritisCartilage breakdown in joints
- goutCrystal-induced joint inflammation
- bursitisInflamed joint cushions
tendinitis · menstrual cramps · headache · migraine · fever · toothache · back pain · sports injury
Lipid compound affecting inflammation
- analgesicPain-relieving medication
- antipyreticFever-reducing agent
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- bioavailabilityFraction reaching active circulation
pharmacokinetics · half-life · metabolism · hepatic · renal · dosage · contraindication · interactions
Stomach lining wound
- bleedingBlood loss from injury
- kidney damageInjury to filtration organs
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- heartburnGastric acid irritation
nausea · hypertension · stroke · heart attack · liver toxicity · allergic reaction · asthma · perforation
Inflammation-suppressing steroid medications
- steroidsPerformance-enhancing hormones
- prednisoneSynthetic corticosteroid medication
- cortisoneAdrenal gland hormone
- glucocorticoidSteroid regulating metabolism, immunity
hydrocortisone · dexamethasone · immunosuppressant · hormonal · alternative · opioid-free
aspirin
Acetylsalicylic acid tablet
- ibuprofenAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
- naproxenAnti-inflammatory analgesic drug
- diclofenacAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
indomethacin · over-the-counter · prescription · generic · brand-name · tablet · capsule · gel · topical
arthritis
Inflamed joint disease
- rheumatoidImmune-mediated joint inflammation
- osteoarthritisCartilage breakdown in joints
- goutCrystal-induced joint inflammation
bursitis · tendinitis · menstrual cramps · headache · migraine · fever · toothache · back pain · sports injury · postoperative
prostaglandin
Lipid compound affecting inflammation
- analgesicPain-relieving medication
- antipyreticFever-reducing agent
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
bioavailability · pharmacokinetics · half-life · metabolism · hepatic · renal · dosage · contraindication · interactions · mechanism
gastric ulcer
Stomach lining wound
- bleedingBlood loss from injury
- kidney damageInjury to filtration organs
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
heartburn · nausea · hypertension · stroke · heart attack · liver toxicity · allergic reaction · asthma · perforation · platelet
corticosteroids
Inflammation-suppressing steroid medications
- steroidsPerformance-enhancing hormones
- prednisoneSynthetic corticosteroid medication
- cortisoneAdrenal gland hormone
glucocorticoid · hydrocortisone · dexamethasone · immunosuppressant · hormonal · alternative · opioid-free
nonsteroidalsteroidal
Of certain hormones
corticosteroid · steroid · glucocorticoid · anabolic · hormonal
steroid, NSAID, corticosteroid, steroidal, NSAIDs, anabolic steroid