nonsteroidal
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1. nonsteroidal - Noun
2. nonsteroidal - Adjective
Meaning
an organic compound that does no contain a steroid
not steroidal or not having the effects of steroid hormones
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In more severe cases, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications and antihistamines may be prescribed.
Be particularly sure to tell the doctor if the patient takes aspirin or medicines called nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs ( medicines, both prescription and nonprescription.
However, while (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) may help the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, there is little to suggest that they help prevent joint damage.
For instance, a doctor might prescribe a common nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory painkiller to block out joint pain when in fact a supplement could reduce the inflammation at the root of the arthritis.
Methotrexate (), other non-biologic DMARDS, glucocorticoids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (), and/or analgesics may be continued during treatment with HUMIRA.
Vioxx, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and coxib for acute and chronic pain, particularly for arthritis and osteoarthritis, was on the market for five years.