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Nonsteroidal anti-Inflammatory agent |
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Chinese |
非甾体抗炎药 |
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MESH_Definition |
Anti-inflammatory agents that are non-steroidal in nature. In addition to anti-inflammatory actions, they have analgesic, antipyretic, and platelet-inhibitory actions.They act by blocking the synthesis of prostaglandins by inhibiting cyclooxygenase, which converts arachidonic acid to cyclic endoperoxides, precursors of prostaglandins. Inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis accounts for their analgesic, antipyretic, and platelet-inhibitory actions; other mechanisms may contribute to their anti-inflammatory effects. |
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NCIt_Definition |
A pharmacological agent that is not a steroid and has potential anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic and anti-platelet activities. Most nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) act by inhibiting the conversion of arachidonic acid to the precursors of prostaglandin and thromboxane by cyclooxygenase enzymes. |
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Nonsteroidal anti-Inflammatory agent |
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Synonyms |
Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Agent Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs Non-steroidal Antiinflammatory Drug NSAIA Non-steroidal Antiinflammatory Agent Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (substance) NSAID medications Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC] Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug ANTIINFLAMM AGENTS NON STEROIDAL Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (product) ANTI INFLAMM AGENTS NONSTEROIDAL Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drug Anti-Inflammatory Agents Non-Steroidal NON STEROIDAL ANTI INFLAMM AGENTS AIANS NSAID - Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
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