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1 These anti-inflammatory medications are typically used for only short periods so side effects are minimized. 2  Prednisone works as an anti-inflammatory by reducing the swelling and redness of skin.  Dexamethasone works by increasing the production of other chemicals that reduce inflammation.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are medications that reduce inflammation (swelling) and pain (analgesic). The term nonsteroidal is used to distinguish the drugs from steroids.Unlike NSAIDs, steroidal drugs are synthetic hormones that are used to stop the inflammatory response in the body.he U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that all nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) print serious warning labels that highlight the risk of potential heart-related side effects and stomach bleeding.