Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
NSAIDs, an abbreviation for nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs, are commonly used to reduce fever, inflammation, mild pain and fevers. The term “non-steroidal” is used to distinguish these drugs from steroids which, among other things, have similar benefits. NSAIDs are non-narcodic and are, more specifically, usually used for treatment of headaches, sports injuries, arthritis, and menstrual cramps.