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What does 'non steroidal' mean in nsaid?

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Not prednisone. : The best anti inflammatory is the steroid cortisone or prednisone. An NSAID is a non steroidal anti inflammatory drug.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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Different action: Both steroids and nsaids have anti-inflammatory effect. However the mechanisms are different.

Dr Rosenfeld and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/4/2018

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