Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or nonsteroidalal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is a group of drugs used to reduce inflammation, thereby relieving pain and reducing fever. NSAIDs often consumed to treat headaches, menstrual pain, sprains, orjoint pain.
NSAIDs are available in the form of capsules, tablets, creams, gels, suppositories (drugs that are inserted directly into the anus), and injections. In dealing with pain, NSAIDs or NSAIDs work by inhibiting the hormone that triggers inflammation, namely the hormone prostaglandin. With reduced inflammation, pain will also decrease and fever will decrease. This drug can also be used to treat pain after amputation or surgery phantom limb syndrome.
Warning Before Consuming Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
- Talk to your doctor if you have ever had asthma, peptic ulcers, acid reflux disease, and heart, kidney, liver, or digestive disorders.
- If you are over 65 years old, it is advisable to consult your doctor before using this type of medicine.
- Consult a doctor first before using this class of drugs if you are breastfeeding, pregnant, or planning to become pregnant.
- Tell your doctor if you are taking medication to treat hypertension, diabetes, or heart disease, as well as if you are taking vitamins or herbal remedies.
- Consult your doctor before using this medicine if you are going to undergo certain procedures, such as surgery, in the near future.
- Tell your doctor if you have a history of allergies to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Side effects Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
NSAIDs or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are among the most commonly used drugs. However, keep in mind that this class of drugs can also cause some side effects. The following are the most common side effects of NSAIDs:
- Nauseous
- mutah
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Decreased appetite
- Headache
- Dizzy
- skin rash
In addition, there are also other, more serious side effects, namely:
- Digestive problems
- High blood pressure
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Liver and kidney disorders
- Heart problems
Type and TrademarkNonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
The following are the types of drugs that belong to the NSAIDs or NSAIDs class:
- Ibuprofen
Trademarks: Aknil, Alaxan FR, Anafen, Arbupon, Arfen, Arthrifen, Axofen, Bimacyl.
- Aspirin
Trademarks: Aspirin, Aspilets, Cardio aspirin, Pharmasal, Miniaspi 80, Thrombo
- Naproxen
Trademark: Xenifar, Alif 500
- Diclofenac
Trademarks: Aclonac, Anuva, Araclof, Atranac, Bufaflam, Cataflam, Catanac, Deflamat, Diclofam, Diclofenac.
- Celecoxib
Trademarks: Celebrex, Novexib.
- Etoricoxib
Trademarks: Arcoxia, Coxiron, Etoricoxib, Etorvel, Orinox.
- Indomethacin
Trademark: Dialon
- Mefenamic acid
Trademarks: Allogon, Altran, Amistan, Analspec, Anastan Forte, Argesid, Asmef, Mefenamic Acid, Asimate.
- Piroxicam
Trademarks: Feldene, Scandene
- Meloxicam
Trademarks: Movi-cox, Mecox
- Ketoprofen
Trademarks: Profenid, Noflam
- Dexketoprofen
Trademark: Ketesse
- Etodolac
Trademark: Lonene
- Nabumetone
Trademark: Goflex
To find out more explanations about drugs that are included in the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug class, please read on the A-Z Drugs page.