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Drug Information  

Drugs That Treat Inflammation
(Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs)

The Generic (common) Name of the drug is listed first, followed by a specific Product (brand) Name, which is an example of that generic drug. To learn more about an individual drug, click on its Generic Name or Product Name.

 
Examples:
 
Generic Name Marketer Example Product Name
Naproxen Roche Pharmaceuticals Naprosyn
Naproxen Bayer Corporation Aleve
Naproxen Roche Pharmaceuticals Anaprox
Ketorolac Roche Pharmaceuticals Toradol
Celecoxib Searle, division of Pharmacia Corp. Celebrex
Ibuprofen McNeil Consumer, division of Ortho-MacNeil Motrin
Ibuprofen American Home Products Advil
Ibuprofen Bristol-Myers Squibb Nuprin
Ketoprofen American Home Products Orudis


 
What is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug?
As the name implies, these drugs are not steroids. Their main effect is to decrease inflammation. Because inflammation is an important ingredient in pain, these drugs are very useful in decreasing pain from a variety of causes.

 
Why is it given?
The patient is in pain or the patient's condition is frequently associated with pain.

 
How long is it used?
This depends upon how the patient feels. This type of medication may only be needed for a short period of time. Under some circumstances, however, it might be required indefinitely.

 
Does it have side effects?
These medicines do have side effects. One of the most common side effects is nausea or an upset stomach.
 


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