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'''Nonsteroidal anti-imflammatory drugs''', or '''NSAIDs''', are a class of drugs which provide both [[Analgesics|analgesic]] ([[pain]]-killing)<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.rheumatology.org/I-Am-A/Patient-Caregiver/Treatments/NSAIDs|title=NSAIDs|website=www.rheumatology.org|access-date=2019-01-09}}</ref> and [[antipyretic]] (fever-reducing) effects, and [[anti-inflammatory]] effects<ref name=":0" /> in higher doses. They range from mild to strong pain relief.
'''Nonsteroidal anti-imflammatory drugs''', or '''NSAIDs''', are a class of drugs which provide both [[Analgesics|analgesic]] ([[pain]]-killing)<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.rheumatology.org/I-Am-A/Patient-Caregiver/Treatments/NSAIDs|title=NSAIDs|website=www.rheumatology.org|access-date=2019-01-09}}</ref> and [[antipyretic]] (fever-reducing) effects, and [[Inflammation|anti-inflammatory]] effects<ref name=":0" /> in higher doses. They range from mild to strong pain relief.


Commonly used NSAIDs include [[aspirin]],<ref name=":0" /> [[ibuprofen]],<ref name=":0" /> [[naproxen]],<ref name=":0" /> [[diclofenac]], [[celecoxib]],<ref name=":0" /> [[meloxicam]], [[mefenamic acid]], and [[nabumetone]].
Commonly used NSAIDs include [[aspirin]],<ref name=":0" /> [[ibuprofen]],<ref name=":0" /> [[naproxen]],<ref name=":0" /> [[diclofenac]], [[celecoxib]],<ref name=":0" /> [[meloxicam]], [[mefenamic acid]], and [[nabumetone]].
== ME/CFS ==
Ibuprofen and naproxen are the nonsteroid anti-inflammatories suggested as possible treatments for pain in the International Consensus Criteria Primer.
== See also ==
* [[Ibuprofen]]
* [[Naproxen]]
* [[Chronic pain]]
* [[Inflammation]]
== Learn more ==


== References ==
== References ==
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Revision as of 21:34, December 17, 2020

Nonsteroidal anti-imflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, are a class of drugs which provide both analgesic (pain-killing)[1] and antipyretic (fever-reducing) effects, and anti-inflammatory effects[1] in higher doses. They range from mild to strong pain relief.

Commonly used NSAIDs include aspirin,[1] ibuprofen,[1] naproxen,[1] diclofenac, celecoxib,[1] meloxicam, mefenamic acid, and nabumetone.

ME/CFS[edit | edit source]

Ibuprofen and naproxen are the nonsteroid anti-inflammatories suggested as possible treatments for pain in the International Consensus Criteria Primer.

See also[edit | edit source]

Learn more[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "NSAIDs". www.rheumatology.org. Retrieved January 9, 2019.