Approximately 1 out of every 33 babies in the United States is born with a birth defect. Birth defects can be minor or severe. They may affect appearance, organ function, and physical and mental development. Most birth defects are present within the first three months of pregnancy, when the organs are still forming. Some birth defects are harmless. Others require long-term medical treatment. Severe birth defects are the leading cause of infant death in the United States, accounting for 20 percent of deaths.
The most prominent members of this group of drugs, Aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen, are all available over the counter in most countries. Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is generally not considered an NSAID because it has only little anti-inflammatory activity.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are medications that relieve or reduce pain. The best-known examples of this group of drugs are aspirin and ibuprofen. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) also come under the wider definition of non-opioid analgesic. This means they are a separate type of painkiller from opioid drugs such as morphine that are typically used for more severe types of pain. NSAIDs are usually taken for less severe types of pain that result from various problems involving aches and pains. They are a different group of drugs to those used to treat nerve pains or migraines. This article will explain what NSAIDs do, how they work, and what they are for. Contents of this article: