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Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (NSAIDs)

Anti-inflammatory agents that are non-steroidal in nature. In addition to anti-inflammatory actions, they have analgesic, antipyretic, and platelet-inhibitory actions. They act by blocking the synthesis of prostaglandins by inhibiting cyclooxygenase, which converts arachidonic acid to cyclic endoperoxides, precursors of prostaglandins. Inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis accounts for their analgesic, antipyretic, and platelet-inhibitory actions; other mechanisms may contribute to their anti-inflammatory effects.
Also Known As:
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Networked: 16766 relevant articles (1655 outcomes, 3052 trials/studies)

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1. Lanas, Angel: 48 articles (03/2022 - 01/2003)
2. Derry, Sheena: 35 articles (12/2017 - 05/2004)
3. Moore, R Andrew: 34 articles (12/2017 - 05/2004)
4. Slattery, Martha L: 30 articles (01/2020 - 01/2004)
5. Potter, John D: 29 articles (01/2020 - 05/2004)
6. Blanca, Miguel: 28 articles (01/2021 - 08/2009)
7. Dougados, Maxime: 27 articles (01/2022 - 01/2005)
8. Friis, Søren: 26 articles (01/2022 - 02/2003)
9. Hawkey, C J: 26 articles (11/2012 - 02/2000)
10. Moore, Nicholas: 23 articles (01/2021 - 04/2001)

Related Diseases

1. Pain (Aches)
2. Inflammation (Inflammations)
3. Osteoarthritis
4. Neoplasms (Cancer)
5. Ulcer

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (NSAIDs)
2. Acetaminophen (Paracetamol)
3. Analgesics (Analgesic Drugs)
4. Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid)
5. Opioid Analgesics (Opioids)
6. Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitors (COX-2 Inhibitors)
7. Steroids
8. Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids)
9. Misoprostol (Cytotec)
10. Diclofenac (SR 38)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Analgesia
3. Chemoprevention
4. Injections
5. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)