What brands are NSAIDs?

The four NSAIDs most often used to treat back and neck pain are:

• Aspirin (Bayer, Bufferin, and Ecotrin, St. Joseph).
• Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin).
• Naproxen (Aleve, Anaprox DS, Naprosyn).
• Celecoxib (Celebrex).

What is the most powerful Nsaid?

“We provide sound evidence that diclofenac 150 mg/day is the most effective NSAID available at present, in terms of improving both pain and function,” writes Dr da Costa.

What type of drug target do NSAIDs block?

Traditional NSAIDs block the actions of both COX-1 and COX-2, which is why they can cause stomach upset and bleeding as well as ease pain and inflammation.

Can you give me a list of NSAIDs?

The following list is an example of NSAIDs available:

• aspirin.
• celecoxib (Celebrex)
• diclofenac (Cambia, Cataflam, Voltaren-XR, Zipsor, Zorvolex)
• diflunisal (Dolobid – discontinued brand)
• etodolac (Lodine – discontinued brand)
• ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil)
• indomethacin (Indocin)

What anti-inflammatory is not an NSAID?

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is known as a non-aspirin pain reliever. It is NOT an NSAID, which is described below. Acetaminophen relieves fever and headaches, and other common aches and pains. It does not relieve inflammation.

Is aspirin a NSAID?

Aspirin is one of a group of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It’s widely used to relieve mild to moderate pain and inflammation.

Which NSAID is safest for heart?

But for a person at risk for heart problems who also has arthritis or musculoskeletal discomfort and needs an NSAID, naproxen at the lowest possible dose is a reasonable choice.

What is a good alternative to NSAIDs?

Safer NSAID Alternatives

• Acetaminophen. Acetaminophen is used to relieve the same types of mild to moderate aches and pains as NSAIDs in addition to reducing fever.
• Topical NSAIDs.
• Nonacetylated Salicylates.
• Arnica.
• Curcumin.
• Bromelain.
• Topical Capsaicin.
• Acupuncture.

What is the least harmful NSAID?

Compared with naproxen, the least harmful NSAID for cardiovascular outcomes, valdecoxib was associated with the highest risk of stroke (adjusted HR 1.41, 95% CI 1.04, 1.91).

When should NSAIDs be avoided?

When possible, NSAIDs should be avoided in persons with preexisting renal disease, congestive heart failure, or cirrhosis to prevent acute renal failure.

What is a good substitute for NSAIDs?