Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, abbreviated NSAID, a commonly used group of drugs.

Common NSAIDs

• Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) - AKA aspirin.
• Ibuprofen.
• Naproxen.

Indications

• Pain, e.g. osteoarthritis.
• Cardioprotection (asprin) - low dose.

Associations

• Gastrointestinal bleed.
• NSAID nephropathy.
• Reactive gastropathy.
• Small diaphragm disease.