nonsteroidal
adjective
non·ste·roi·dal
ˌnän-stə-ˈrȯi-dᵊl 
variants
or less commonly nonsteroid
ˌnän-ˈster-ˌȯid,
-ˈstir-
: of, relating to, or being a compound and especially a drug that is not a steroid
a nonsteroidal painkiller
nonsteroid
noun
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Chief among these are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like aspirin, Advil (ibuprofen), and Aleve (naproxen), which can damage the kidneys if overused.21
NSAIDs work by blocking hormone-like compounds called prostaglandins that trigger inflammation and pain in the body.
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Kumkum S. Patel, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2024
The main ingredients in these medications include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 8 Dec. 2022
Over-the-counter antihistamines (for nasal congestion), cough medications, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (for pain and discomfort) may ease some symptoms.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 28 Jan. 2023
For example, ibuprofen (Advil) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that’s effective for treating inflammatory back pain.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 23 Jan. 2023
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Kumkum S. Patel, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2024
The main ingredients in these medications include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 8 Dec. 2022
Over-the-counter antihistamines (for nasal congestion), cough medications, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (for pain and discomfort) may ease some symptoms.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 28 Jan. 2023
For example, ibuprofen (Advil) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that’s effective for treating inflammatory back pain.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 23 Jan. 2023
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nonsteroidal
adjective
non·ste·roi·dal
ˌnän-stə-ˈrȯid-ᵊl
variants
also nonsteroid
(ˈ)nän-ˈsti(ə)r-ˌȯid also -ˈste(ə)r-
: of, relating to, or being a compound and especially a drug that is not a steroid
a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
see nsaid
nonsteroid
noun
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