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What inflammatory drug is used to decrease swelling and manage pain for wrist tendonitis?

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NSAIDs : Typically non steroidal anti inflammatory medications or nsaids are used. Examples include: motrin, naproxen, mobic, (meloxicam) and celebrex.

Answered 12/16/2012

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