What Do You Take If You Can't Take Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory?
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Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). NSAIDs are drugs that block factors that cause inflammation and pain.
- Over-the-counter NSAIDs include aspirin, ibuprofen (Motrin IB, Advil, Nuprin, Rufen), naproxen (Aleve), ketoprofen (Actron, Orudis KT).
- Prescription NSAIDs include naproxen (Naprosyn, Anaprox), diclofenac (Voltaren), tolmetin (Tolectin), ketoprofen (Orudis, Oruvail), indomethacin (Indocin).
These drugs are used not only for relieving pain in periodontal disease but...
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