Types of NSAIDs
The following provides a more comprehensive list of different types of NSAIDs. Please see Most Common Types of NSAIDs for a more in-depth review of the common NSAIDs.
- Medications for Back Pain and Neck Pain
- Acetaminophen for Back Pain
- Narcotic Pain Medications
- Muscle Relaxants
- Oral Steroids
- Ultram Pain Reliever
- NSAIDs: Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
- Potential Risks and Complications of NSAIDs
- Types of NSAIDs
- Anti-Seizure Medications (Neuroleptic Drugs)
- Zyban and Chantix Medications to Quit Smoking
- Alcohol Avoidance
Types of NSAIDs |
|
Generic name |
Brand name(s) |
Salicylic acids |
|
Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) |
Ascriptin, Bayer, Ecotrin |
Choline magnesium trisalicylate |
Trilisate |
Diflunisal |
Dolobid |
Salsalate |
Disalcid, Salflex |
Propionic acids |
|
Fenoprofen |
Nalfon |
Flurbiprofen |
Ansaid |
Ibuprofen |
Advil, Motrin, Nuprin |
Ketoprofen |
Actron, Orudis, Oruvail |
Naproxen |
Aleve, Anaprox, Naprelan, Naprosyn |
Oxaprozin |
Daypro |
Acetic acids |
|
Diclofenac |
Cataflam, Voltaren |
Indomethacin |
Indocin |
Sulindac |
Clinoril |
Tolmetin |
Tolectin |
Enolic acids |
|
Meloxicam |
Mobic |
Piroxicam |
Feldene, Fexicam |
Fenamic acids |
|
Meclofenamate |
Meclomen |
Mefenamic acid |
Ponstel |
Napthylalkanones |
|
Nabumetone |
Relafen |
Pyranocarboxylic acids |
|
Etodalac |
Lodine |
Pyrroles |
|
Ketorolac |
Toradol |
COX-2 inhibitors |
|
Celecoxib |
Celebrex |
In addition to the above, certain NSAIDs may also be taken in non-oral forms, such as intravenously or as a transdermal patch. A patch is an adhesive patch applied to the skin – at the area of pain - that slowly releases medication through the skin. The patch that contains the NSAID Diclofenac epolamine is called the Flector Patch.
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