NSAID

Noun

Meaning

an anti-inflammatory drug that does not contain steroids

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory anti-inflammatory NSAIDs non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug fans antirheumatics antiinflammatories antiphlogistics

Hypernyms

anti-inflammatory anti-inflammatory drug

Hyponyms

Advil salicylate ibuprofen ketoprofen ketorolac fenoprofen

Anagrams

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Examples

NSAIDs inhibit the activity of both Cox-1 and Cox-2 enzymes Source: Internet

Aspirin-modified PTGS2 produces lipoxins, most of which are anti-inflammatory. citation Newer NSAID drugs, COX-2 inhibitors (coxibs), have been developed to inhibit only PTGS2, with the intent to reduce the incidence of gastrointestinal side effects. Source: Internet

A link between NSAID use and erectile dysfunction still existed after controlling for several conditions. Source: Internet

ISBN 84-8174-340-2 Medical uses NSAID identification on label of generic ibuprofen, an OTC NSAID NSAIDs are usually used for the treatment of acute or chronic conditions where pain and inflammation are present. Source: Internet

Aspirin is an NSAID but is not affected by the new warnings. citation Overdose main Aspirin overdose can be acute or chronic. Source: Internet

Etoricoxib seems relatively safe, with the risk of thrombotic events similar to that of non-coxib NSAID diclofenac. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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