Research Notes on Anti-inflammatory Medications
Anti-inflammatory medications are used to reduce inflammation that has been caused by different reasons. These medications are broken up into non-steroidal and steroidal anti-inflammatory medications.1 Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) medications include aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen. Steroidal anti-inflammatory medications include cortisone and prednisone.
Fast Facts:
- Treats ailments such as arthritis, bursitis, and tendonitis.
- Side effects from taking these medications can include mood changes and stomach bleeding.1
- Most people take them and never experience side effects.1
Top Resources on Anti-inflammatory Medications
- National Health Enhancement Systems (via Baptist Memorial Health Care): Anti-Inflammatory Medications
- JAMA: Archive Of Articles On Anti-Inflammatory Medications
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Anti-Inflammatory Medications Trials
- University Of Maryland Medical Center: List Of Anti-Inflammatory Medications
- Wikipedia: Steroidal and Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
- MedicineNet: Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
- Topix: Latest News On Anti-Inflammatory Medications
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 National Health Enhancement Systems (via Baptist Memorial Health Care): Anti-Inflammatory Medications
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