What are "nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs"?

What are "nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs"?

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The nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories are things like Aspirin and Ibuprofen, and they're used to reduce prostaglandins in the body, which are pain mediators and inflammatory mediators. They block this action, and they will reduce pain, inflammation, and oedema.