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Anti-inflammatory
Medications:
Drugs classified as
�anti-inflammatory� are typically short-acting compounds that
act relatively rapidly to control symptoms. These agents can
be used either short-term for the treatment of a self-limiting
problem, or long-term for the treatment of a chronic medical
condition. When used long-term, these medications are often
utilized in conjunction with other slow-acting or long-acting
medications, depending upon the disease being treated. The
major categories of anti-inflammatory medications include
corticosteroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(NSAIDs), and colchicine.
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