NSAIDS Flashcards
1
Q
NSAIDS?
A
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
NSAIDs relieve pain and fever. They also reduce swelling and inflammation caused by an injury or a disease such as arthritis. Some NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen and naproxen, help ease cramping and reduce blood loss from heavy menstrual bleeding.
2
Q
MELOXICAM
A
Used to treat inflammation and pain
3
Q
ONSIOR
A
Feline NSAID
4
Q
COMMON NSAIDS
A
The four NSAIDs most often used to treat many types of back and neck pain are:
Aspirin (brand names include Bayer, Bufferin, and Ecotrin, St. Joseph)
Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
Naproxen (Aleve, Anaprox DS, Naprosyn)
Celecoxib (Celebrex)
5
Q
Mixing Steroids with NSAIDS
A
Your risk of developing a bleeding stomach ulcer.
