Definition of NSAID

1. Noun. An anti-inflammatory drug that does not contain steroids. "NSAIDs inhibit the activity of both Cox-1 and Cox-2 enzymes"

Exact synonyms: Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory, Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
Generic synonyms: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-inflammatory Drug
Specialized synonyms: Cataflam, Diclofenac Potassium, Diclofenac Sodium, Voltaren, Diflunisal, Dolobid, Etodolac, Lodine, Fenoprofen, Fenoprofen Calcium, Nalfon, Ansaid, Flurbiprofen, Advil, Ibuprofen, Isobutylphenyl Propionic Acid, Motrin, Nuprin, Indocin, Indomethacin, Ketoprofen, Orudis, Orudis Kt, Oruvail, Ketorolac, Torodal, Acular, Ketorolac Tromethamine, Toradol, Meclofenamate, Meclofenamate Sodium, Meclomen, Mefenamic Acid, Ponstel, Nabumetone, Relafen, Naprosyn, Naproxen, Aflaxen, Aleve, Anaprox, Naproxen Sodium, Daypro, Oxaprozin, Feldene, Piroxicam, Clinoril, Sulindac, Tolectin, Tolmetin Sodium, Salicylate

Definition of NSAID

1. Acronym. (pharmaceutical drug) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. ¹

2. Noun. (pharmaceutical drug) Any drug of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory class. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of NSAID

1. A large group of anti-inflammatory agents that work by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins. They exert anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic actions. Examples include: ibuprofen, ketoprofen, piroxicam, naproxen, sulindac, aspirin, choline subsalicylate, diflunisal, fenoprofen, indomethacin, meclofenamate, salsalate, tolmetin and magnesium salicylate. A contrast is made with steroidal compounds (such as hydrocortisone or prednisone) exerting anti-inflammatory activity. Acronym: NSAID (05 May 2002)

Lexicographical Neighbors of NSAID

NREM
NREMT
NREM sleep
NRFB
NRI
NRL
NRLB
NRMA
NRO
NRSV
NRTI
NS
NS2-3 protease
NSAID (current term)
NSAIDS
NSAIDs
NSAP address
NSAU
NSC
NSERC
NSF
NSFM
NSFW
NSILA
NSM
NSN
NSP4 serine protease
NSPA

Literary usage of NSAID

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Prescription Drugs: Many Factors Affected Fda's Approval of Selected by Janet Heinrich (2000)
"Relafen had US sales of $405 million in 1999, making it the largest selling prescription NSAID in the country. The patent for Relafen was issued on December ..."

2. Getting Fit Your Way: A Self-paced Fitness Guide (1993)
"Also, you may find that one NSAID works well for a while, then for some ... Your doctor will probably switch you to a different NSAID to get the same ..."

3. The Lasting Salute: Civil & Military Funerals 1921-1969 by B. C. Mossman, M. W. Stark (1995)
"Once an NSAID has been selected, the dose should be increased until pain has been relieved or the maximal recommended dose has been achieved. ..."

4. Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine (1903)
"The effect of indomethacin and other NSAID on renal prostaglandin synthesis and metabolism was studied in ..."

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