Anti-Inflammatory Drugs are Proving to be Effective in the Treatment of Headache, Muscle Pain, and Dental Pain
Anti-inflammatory drugs are used to reduce inflammation, which often helps to reduce pain including headache, muscle pain, dental pain, etc. There are two classes of anti-inflammatory drugs namely non-steroidal and corticosteroids. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are available in several forms. They can be taken as tablets, lozenges, powders, sprays, and injections. While all of them reduce pain, some only relieve pain, some contain steroids that can cause side effects including gastrointestinal problems and bleeding. For this reason, many doctors prefer to prescribe NSAIDs for patients with moderate to severe arthritis symptoms. Corticosteroids are generally reserved for use in advanced stages of inflammatory arthritis when other anti-inflammatory treatments have failed. Taking these medications for a long period of time can lead to stomach ulcers. This is one of the rare side effects that can occur with the long-term use of NSAIDs. Aspirin is ...