జర్నల్ ఆఫ్ పెయిన్ & రిలీఫ్

నైరూప్య

Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

Robert Patricia

NSAIDs are a class of medications used to treat pain, fever, and other inflammatory processes. This activity describes the indications, mechanism of action, administration, adverse effects, contraindications, monitoring, and important points for providers regarding NSAIDs.

Objectives:

• Identify the mechanism of action of NSAIDs.

• Describe the potential adverse effects of NSAIDs.

• Review the potential toxicity of NSAIDs.

• Summarize interprofessional team strategies for improving care and outcomes when using NSAID therapy.