Definitions for NSAID
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1. nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, NSAIDnoun

   an anti-inflammatory drug that does not contain steroids

   "NSAIDs inhibit the activity of both Cox-1 and Cox-2 enzymes"

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1. NSAIDnoun

   Any drug of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory class.

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1. nsaid

   Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) are members of a therapeutic drug class which reduces pain, decreases inflammation, decreases fever, and prevents blood clots. Side effects depend on the specific drug, its dose and duration of use, but largely include an increased risk of gastrointestinal ulcers and bleeds, heart attack, and kidney disease.The term non-steroidal, common from around 1960, distinguishes these drugs from corticosteroids, which during the 1950s had acquired a bad reputation due to overuse and side-effect problems after their initial introduction in 1948.NSAIDs work by inhibiting the activity of cyclooxygenase enzymes (the COX-1 and COX-2 isoenzymes). In cells, these enzymes are involved in the synthesis of key biological mediators, namely prostaglandins, which are involved in inflammation, and thromboxanes, which are involved in blood clotting. There are two general types of NSAIDs available: non-selective, and COX-2 selective. Most NSAIDs are non-selective, and inhibit the activity of both COX-1 and COX-2. These NSAIDs, while reducing inflammation, also inhibit platelet aggregation and increase the risk of gastrointestinal ulcers and bleeds. COX-2 selective inhibitors have fewer gastrointestinal side effects, but promote thrombosis, and some of these agents substantially increase the risk of heart attack. As a result, certain older COX-2 selective inhibitors are no longer used due to the high risk of undiagnosed vascular disease. These differential effects are due to the different roles and tissue localisations of each COX isoenzyme. By inhibiting physiological COX activity, all NSAIDs increase the risk of kidney disease and, through a related mechanism, heart attack. In addition, NSAIDs can blunt the production of erythropoietin, resulting in anaemia, since haemoglobin needs this hormone to be produced. The most prominent NSAIDs are aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen; all available over the counter (OTC) in most countries. Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is generally not considered an NSAID because it has only minor anti-inflammatory activity. Paracetamol treats pain mainly by blocking COX-2 and inhibiting endocannabinoid reuptake almost exclusively within the brain, and only minimally in the rest of the body.

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1. nsaid

   NSAID stands for Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug. These are a class of drugs that provide analgesic (pain-killing) and antipyretic (fever-reducing) effects, and, in higher doses, anti-inflammatory effects. They work by blocking the production of certain chemicals in the body that cause inflammation. NSAIDs are often used to alleviate pain and inflammation associated with various chronic conditions. Common examples include aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen.

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Anagrams for NSAID »

1. isnad

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of NSAID in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of NSAID in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Nsaid
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nsaid
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Usage in printed sources
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