: a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (such as aspirin and ibuprofen)
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For the study, ‘multimodal analgesia’ was defined as the administration of an opioid plus at least one other form of pain medication, such as a local anesthetic (epidural or pain patch on the skin), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), intravenous ketamine, or oral gabapentin.
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New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024
As a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), the active ingredient works by healing the joint from underneath the skin by directly targeting inflammation.
—Danielle Zoellner, Verywell Health, 26 Mar. 2024
This might include an over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), like ibuprofen, and a prescription triptan, which can often halt symptoms in under an hour—basically before the drink cart arrives.
—Julia Ries, SELF, 21 Feb. 2024
Ibuprofen and naproxen are good first-line nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) for mild to moderate acute pain based on effectiveness, adverse effect profile, cost, and over-the-counter availability.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 7 June 2023
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New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024
As a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), the active ingredient works by healing the joint from underneath the skin by directly targeting inflammation.
—Danielle Zoellner, Verywell Health, 26 Mar. 2024
This might include an over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), like ibuprofen, and a prescription triptan, which can often halt symptoms in under an hour—basically before the drink cart arrives.
—Julia Ries, SELF, 21 Feb. 2024
Ibuprofen and naproxen are good first-line nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) for mild to moderate acute pain based on effectiveness, adverse effect profile, cost, and over-the-counter availability.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 7 June 2023
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“NSAID.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/NSAID. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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