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Comfort Pac with Naproxen
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DexPak 10 Day Taperpak
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Dexamethasone is in a class of drugs called steroids. Dexamethasone prevents the release
of substances in the body that cause inflammation.
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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.
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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.
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NSAIA; salicylate ester of acetic acid.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Celecoxib is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Celecoxib works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
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NSAIA that is a selective inhibitor of cycloogenase-2 (COX-2); diaryl-substituted pyrazole derivative containing a sulfonamide substituent.
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Glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex; also exhibits mineralocorticoid activity.
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Cortisone is in a class of drugs called steroids. Cortisone prevents the release of
substances in the body that cause inflammation.
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Dexamethasone is in a class of drugs called steroids. Dexamethasone prevents the release
of substances in the body that cause inflammation.
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Dexamethasone is a synthetic glucocorticoid. Its naturally occuring counterparts are hydrocortisone and cortisone.
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Synthetic glucocorticoid; minimal mineralocorticoid activity.
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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.
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Prototypical NSAIA; propionic acid derivative.
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Lidocaine is a local anesthetic (numbing medication). It works by blocking nerve signals
in your body.
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Intermediate-acting local anesthetic (amide type).
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Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer.
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Prototypical NSAIA; propionic acid derivative.
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Triamcinolone is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause
inflammation.
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Synthetic glucocorticoid; virtually no mineralocorticoid activity.
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Triamcinolone is in a class of drugs called steroids. Triamcinolone prevents the release of
substances in the body that cause inflammation.
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Triamcinolone injection is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that
cause inflammation.
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