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Abbreviation for nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drug. There are several,
and they are effective in the long-term
treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and
osteoarthritis, and act to reduce swelling
and pain in soft tissues. Bleeding into the
digestive tract is a serious side effect:
NSAIDs should not be taken by persons with
peptic ulcers.