a large number of drugs exerting antiinflammatory (and also usually analgesic and antipyretic) actions; examples include aspirin, acetaminophen, diclofenac, indomethacin, ketorolac, ibuprofen, and naproxen. A contrast is made with steroidal compounds (e.g., hydrocortisone or prednisone) exerting antiinflammatory activity. Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): Treatments