Abstract
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic properties and are used to reduce pain and inflammation and improve function in people with most forms of arthritis and related diseases. There are at least 20 different NSAIDs currently available in the United States. In addition, cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2)-specific inhibitors are available with similar efficacy but decreased gastrointestinal (GI) and platelet effects.
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(2010). Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs. In: Klippel, J.H., Stone, J.H., Crofford, L.J., White, P.H. (eds) The Pocket Primer on the Rheumatic Diseases. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84882-856-8_34
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