Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug medications

“Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug” is a drug class recorded for these medicines in the National Library of Medicine’s RxClass service — usually the FDA “established pharmacologic class” from the drug label, which groups medicines by how they work or what they are. Our directory includes 14 medicines in this class, 13 of which carry a boxed warning on the label shown.

Meloxicam
Brand names: Anjeso, Loxicom, Meloxidyl, Meloxivet
The label says: Meloxicam tablets are a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug indicated for: Osteoarthritis (OA) ( 1.1 ) Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) ( 1.2 ) Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) in patients who weigh ≥60 kg ( 1.3 ) 1.1 Osteoarthritis (OA) Meloxicam tablets are indicated for relief of the signs and sympt …
Uses What it looks like Warnings (boxed)
Ibuprofen
Brand names: Addaprin, Advil, Caldolor, Counteract IB
The label says: Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of Ibuprofen tablets and other treatment options before deciding to use ibuprofen. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals [see WARNINGS ]. …
Uses What it looks like Warnings (boxed)
Aspirin
Brand names: Anacin Aspirin Regimen, Aspergum, Aspi-Cor, Bayer Aspirin
The label says: for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains or as recommended by your doctor. Because of its delayed action, this product will not provide fast relief of headaches or other symptoms needing immediate relief. ask your doctor about other uses for safety coated 81 mg aspirin
Uses What it looks like Warnings
Diclofenac
Brand names: Cambia, Cataflam, Lofena, Zipsor
The label says: Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of diclofenac potassium tablets and other treatment options before deciding to use diclofenac potassium tablets. …
Uses What it looks like Warnings (boxed)
Naproxen
Brand names: Aleve, Anaprox, Naprelan, Naprosyn
The label says: Naproxen sodium tablets are indicated for: the relief of the signs and symptoms of: rheumatoid arthritis osteoarthritis ankylosing spondylitis polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis Naproxen sodium tablets are also indicated for: the relief of the signs and symptoms of: tendonitis bursitis acut …
Uses What it looks like Warnings (boxed)
Celecoxib
Brand names: Celebrex, Elyxyb, Vyscoxa
The label says: Celecoxib is indicated Celecoxib is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug indicated for: Osteoarthritis (OA) ( 1.1 ) Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) ( 1.2 ) Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) in patients 2 years and older ( 1.3 ) Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) ( 1.4 ) Acute Pain (AP) ( 1.5 ) Primary Dysmeno …
Uses What it looks like Warnings (boxed)
Nabumetone
Brand names: Relafen
The label says: Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of nabumetone tablets, USP and other treatment options before deciding to use nabumetone tablets. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals (see WARNINGS ). …
Uses What it looks like Warnings (boxed)
Etodolac
Brand names: Lodine
The label says: Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of etodolac tablets and other treatment options before deciding to use etodolac tablets. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals (see WARNINGS ). …
Uses What it looks like Warnings (boxed)
Ketorolac
Brand names: Acular, Acuvail, Sprix
The label says: Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of Ketorolac Tromethamine Tablets USP and other treatment options before deciding to use Ketorolac Tromethamine Tablets USP. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals. …
Uses What it looks like Warnings (boxed)
Indomethacin
Brand names: Indocin, Tivorbex
The label says: Indomethacin Oral Suspension is indicated for: Moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis including acute flares of chronic disease Moderate to severe ankylosing spondylitis Moderate to severe osteoarthritis Acute painful shoulder (bursitis and/or tendinitis) Acute gouty arthritis Indomethacin is a non …
Uses What it looks like Warnings (boxed)
Diclofenac topical (gel, patch, solution)
Brand names: Aleve Arthritis Pain, Flector, Licart, Pennsaid
The label says: LICART is indicated for the topical treatment of acute pain due to minor strains, sprains, and contusions in adults and pediatric patients 6 years of age and older. …
Uses What it looks like Warnings (boxed)
Diflunisal
Brand names: Dolobid
The label says: Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of diflunisal tablets and other treatment options before deciding to use diflunisal tablets. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals (see WARNINGS ). …
Uses What it looks like Warnings (boxed)
Oxaprozin
Brand names: Coxanto, Daypro
The label says: OXAPROZIN is indicated: For relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis For relief of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis For relief of the signs and symptoms of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis OXAPROZIN CAPSULES is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug indicated for: Relief of sign …
Uses What it looks like Warnings (boxed)
Piroxicam
Brand names: Feldene
The label says: Piroxicam capsules are indicated: For relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis. For relief of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. …
Uses What it looks like Warnings (boxed)

Medicines in the same class can still differ in their approved uses, warnings and side effects. Class membership comes from the FDA label data published through the National Library of Medicine's RxClass service.

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