A large group of commonly prescribed drugs used to treat the inflammation of arthritis and other body tissues, such as in tendinitis and bursitis. Examples of frequently used NSAIDs include aspirin and ibuprofen (for example, Motrin® and Advil®). Some 10-50% of patients taking NSAIDs experience digestive tract side effects, such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloating, heartburn, and upset stomach. About 15% of patients using NSAIDs on a long-term basis develop a stomach or upper intestinal (duodenal) ulcer. Even though many do not have symptoms and are unaware of their ulcers, they are at risk of developing serious ulcer complications such as bleeding or perforation of (a hole through) the stomach or intestine.

a group of medications that includes aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen and nabumeton that can cause abdominal pain.

A class of medicines used to treat pain and inflammation. Examples include aspirin and ibuprofen. They work by blocking the action of the COX-2 enzyme. Because they also block the COX-1 enzyme, they can cause side effects such as stomach ulcers.

drugs used in the treatment of arthritis.

medication that produces antipyretic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory effects.

Drugs which dampen down inflammation and are not steroids, e.g. ibuprofen.

A class of medicines - including ibuprofen, aspirin, naproxen, ketoprofen and piroxicam - with analgesic (pain-relieving), antipyretic (fever-reducing) and anti-inflammatory properties. The NSAIDs are often used for the treatment of arthritis.

The first line of medications used to treat JRA that decreases joint pain, stiffness and swelling (i.e. naproxen, ibuprofen, and many others)

A class of drugs that is effective in reducing inflammation and pain without steroids. Examples of these drugs include aspirin, naproxen and ibuprofen.

One of a number of commonly prescribed medications for the inflammation of arthritis and other body tissues, such as in tendinitis and bursitis. Abbreviated NSAIDS.