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Polymyalgia Rheumatica : Drugs

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  • Comfort Pac with Naproxen

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naproxen
Naproxen is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Naproxen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
Source:MULTUM
aspirin (rectal)
Aspirin is in a group of drugs called salicylates. It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation. Aspirin also reduces fever.
Source:MULTUM
aspirin
NSAIA; salicylate ester of acetic acid.
Source:AHFS
Aspirin
Aspirin is a medication given to relieve pain and reduce fever. The name " aspirin " was originally a trademark, first used when the drug was introduced in Europe in 1899.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Aspirin
Aspirin is a medicine that relieves pain and reduces fever . Purpose Aspirin is used to relieve many kinds of minor aches and pains- headaches, toothaches, muscle pain, menstrual cramps, the joint pain from arthritis, and aches associated with colds and flu.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Aspirin
Common name for acetylsalicylic acid, a common nonprescription drug used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation. Acetylsalicylic acid, commonly known as aspirin or ASA, is a white, odorless medication available without a doctor ' s prescription, generally in tablet form.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Childhood and Adolescence
aspirin (oral)
Aspirin is in a group of drugs called salicylates (sa-LIS-il-ates). It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and inflammation.
Source:MULTUM
ibuprofen
Ibuprofen is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Ibuprofen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
Source:MULTUM
ibuprofen
Prototypical NSAIA; propionic acid derivative.
Source:AHFS
acetaminophen and diphenhydramine
Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer.
Source:MULTUM
naproxen
Prototypical NSAIA; propionic acid derivative.
Source:AHFS
prednisone
Synthetic glucocorticoid; minimal mineralocorticoid activity.
Source:AHFS
prednisone
Prednisone is in a class of drugs called steroids. Prednisone prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.
Source:MULTUM
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