nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs

non·ste·roi·dal an·ti·in·flam·ma·to·ry drugs (NSAIDs),

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 (for example, hydrocortisone or prednisone) exerting antiinflammatory activity.