Source
Encyclopedic Reference of Immunotoxicology. Vohr-HW, ed., New York: Springer, 2005 Jun; :24-27
Abstract
NSAIDs are a group of chemically dissimilar agents, other than steroids, commonly used to treat a variety of conditions because of their analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties. They are widely used to reduce inflammation and pain in musculoskeletal disorders including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, tendonitis, and muscle strains. They are also used for treatment of headaches, fever, dental and other common painful conditions. Recently, the use of aspirin for prevention of diseases such as myocardial infarction, stroke and cancer has gained attention.
Keywords
Drug-therapy; Drugs; Drug-interaction; Enzyme-inhibitors; Musculoskeletal-system-disorders; Cancer; Cardiovascular-system-disease; Cardiovascular-system-disorders
Contact
Toxicology and Molecular Biology Branch, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, WV 26505
Document Type
Book or book chapter
Priority Area
Disease and Injury: Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Source Name
Encyclopedic Reference of Immunotoxicology