Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Definition
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are medications other than corticosteroids that relieve pain, swelling, stiffness, and inflammation.
Purpose
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are prescribed for a variety of painful conditions, including arthritis, bursitis, tendinitis, gout, menstrual cramps, sprains, strains, and other injuries. They may be used for treatment of post-surgical pain that either is too mild to require narcotic analgesics or follows a period of use of stronger analgesics. Ketorolac (Toradol) may be used in place of narcotics for...
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