These drugs temporarily relieve pain by blocking the body’s production of chemicals known as prostaglandins, which are believed to be associated with the pain and inflammation of injuries and immune reactions.
A drug used in the treatment of pain associated with inflammation, including rheumatic disease, post-operative analgesia and dysmenorrhoea, by inhibiting the release of prostaglandins.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, abbreviated as NSAIDs, are a classification of medications that diminish the indications of inflammation, such as redness, swelling, and pain. These drugs are not comprised of steroidal compounds. Salicylic acid, also known as aspirin, is one of the most commonly used NSAIDs.