Question 1

whats an nsaid?

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See below: It is a class of medications called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.  The most common examples are aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen.

Question 2

what are nsaids?

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Anti-inflammatory: NSAIDS is an acronym that means Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs. And that is exactly what they do they are not steroids but have a strong anti-inflammatory effect. They can cross-react in patients who have aspirin allergy. Naproxen and ibuprofen are examples of over the counter  NSAIDS and there are others available only by prescription.

Question 3

is nsaid effective?

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OA : Nsaids are very effective for joint pain caused by osteoarthritis and other types of arthritis. It can also be used to increase the effectiveness of narcotics.

Question 4

what does nsaid mean?

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Anti-inflammatory: Stands for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory. Examples: naproxen, ibuprofen.

Question 5

what does nsaid signify?

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Class of drug: Nsaid is the scientific term for a class of pain relievers that include but are not limited to Ibuprofen (advil, motrin), celocoxib, aspirin, Naproxen (naprosyn, aleve), indomethacin, keterolac (toradol), and diclofenac (voltaren).  It stands for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.

Question 6

what ingredients are in a nsaid?

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Varies: Nsaid = non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.  Basically, you're looking at aspirin, motrin, advil, (ibuprofen) alleve and naproxen.

Question 7

can nsaids make colds last longer?

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Doubt it.: Although some encourage allowing a fever to take it's course as part of the body's way to recover, there is either no temperature elevation or mild temperature elevation normally seen with a cold.

Question 8

what damage can nsaids do to my body?

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Nsaids: They can cause internal nleeding in your bowels, kidneys, skin and ither organs.

Question 9

what is the strongest nsaid available?

Accepted Answer

Toradol : might qualify for that

Question 10

can we use oral and topical nsaids together?

Accepted Answer

Would be careful: Although technically topical nsaids should not be absorbed, there is a possibility that some of them can get into the blood from the skin. So, if you take both oral and topical nsaids at same time, you can get side effects. So, would be careful.

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