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.
NSAIDs comprise a large class of drugs with many different options. In addition to aspirin, there are currently several types of both non-prescription (over-the-counter) NSAIDs and prescription brands of NSAIDs. The three types of NSAIDs most commonly used to treat many types of back pain and neck pain include: 1  Ibuprofen (e.g. brand names Advil, Motrin, Nuprin). 2  Naproxen (e.g. brand names Aleve, Naprosyn). 3  COX-2 inhibitors (e.g. brand name Celebrex).
1 Ibuprofen (MotrinÂ®, AdvilÂ®), naproxen (AleveÂ®) and aspirin are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, abbreviated NSAIDs. 2  They are available over-the-counter (OTC). 3  Other NSAIDs require a prescription. 4  NSAIDs are used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation.