NSAIDs ( Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) it's indications/uses and brands

Описание: Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

Many of us take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to help relieve our aches and pains and fevers. Here's what you should know about NSAIDs.

What are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)?

When your back hurts, head aches, arthritis acts up or you’re feeling feverish, chances are you’ll be reaching for an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) for relief.

You take an NSAID every time you consume an aspirin, or an Advil, or an Aleve. These drugs are common pain and fever relievers. Every day millions of people choose an NSAID to help them relieve headache, body aches, swelling, stiffness and fever.

You know the most common NSAIDs:

Aspirin (available as a single ingredient known by various brand names such as Bayer or St. Joseph or combined with other ingredients known by brand names such as Anacin, Ascriptin, Bufferin, or Excedrin).

Ibuprofen (known by brand names such as Motrin and Advil).

Naproxen sodium (known by the brand name Aleve).

You can get non-prescription strength, over-the-counter NSAIDs in drug stores and supermarkets, where you can also buy less expensive generic (not brand name) aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen sodium.


What do you use NSAIDs for?

NSAIDs are used to treat:

Pain of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), osteoarthritis and tendonitis.

Muscle aches.

Backaches.

Dental pain.

Pain caused by gout.

Bursitis.

Menstrual cramps


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