Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (NSAIDs)

*Prices reflect U.S. average retail price

EC-Naprosyn (naproxen)

Naproxen (brand names: Aleve, Naprosyn, and many others) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of the propionic acid class (the same class as ibuprofen) that relieves pain, fever, swelling, and stiffness... Wikipedia

 

 

Manufacturer's Website: Not Available                                                                                                                      Average retail cost: $517/month

Naprosyn (naproxen)

Naproxen (brand names: Aleve, Naprosyn, and many others) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of the propionic acid class (the same class as ibuprofen) that relieves pain, fever, swelling, and stiffness... Wikipedia

 

 

Manufacturer's Website: Not Available                                                                                                                    Average retail cost: $147/20 tabs

Tivorbex (indomethacin)

Indometacin (INN; or USAN indomethacin) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) commonly used as a prescription medication to reduce fever, pain, stiffness, and swelling from inflammation... Wikipedia

 

 

Manufacturer's Website: Not Available                                                                                                                    Average retail cost: $446/month

Voltaren-XR (diclofenac)

Diclofenac (sold under a number of trade names) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) taken or applied to reduce inflammation and as an analgesic reducing pain in certain conditions. It is supplied as or contained in medications under a variety of trade names... Wikipedia

 

 

Manufacturer's Website: Not Available                                                                                                                           Average retail cost: $337/month

Feldene (piroxicam)

Piroxicam (INN, BAN, USAN, AAN; in some countries it is spelt piroksikam or piroxikam) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of the oxicam class used to relieve the symptoms of painful, inflammatory conditions like arthritis... Wikipedia

 

 

Manufacturer's Website: Not Available                                                                                                                      Average retail cost: $278/30 caps

Zorvolex (diclofenac)

Diclofenac (sold under a number of trade names) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) taken or applied to reduce inflammation and as an analgesic reducing pain in certain conditions. It is supplied as or contained in medications under a variety of trade names... Wikipedia

 

 

Manufacturer's Website: Zorfolex                                                                                                                        Average retail cost: $945/90 caps

Daypro (oxaprozin)

Oxaprozin, also known as Oxaprozinum, (sold under the names: Daypro, Dayrun, Duraprox) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), used to relieve the inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain associated with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis... Wikipedia

 

 

Manufacturer's Website: Not Available                                                                                                                  Average retail cost: $552/60 tabs

Arthrotec (diclofenac/misoprostol)

The combination diclofenac/misoprostol (trade name Arthrotec) is a pharmaceutical product that contains:

- Diclofenac sodium: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with analgesic properties

- Misoprostol: Gastrointestinal (GI) mucosal protective prostaglandin E1 analog.

In the United Kingdom it is available in two strengths. It is marketed by Pharmacia and its indication is for prophylaxis against NSAID-induced gastroduodenal ulceration in patients requiring diclofenac for rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis. Arthrotec must not be taken during pregnancy, as it may deform or otherwise harm the fetus, or lead to miscarriage. This may be accompanied by potentially dangerous bleeding, possibly requiring surgery and potentially leading to infertility or death... Wikipedia

 

 

Manufacturer's Website: Arthrotec                                                                                                                     Average retail cost: $525/month

Cambia (diclofenac)

Diclofenac (sold under a number of trade names) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) taken or applied to reduce inflammation and as an analgesic reducing pain in certain conditions. It is supplied as or contained in medications under a variety of trade names... Wikipedia

 

 

Manufacturer's Website: Cambia                                                                                                                        Average retail cost: $1,070/box

Zipsor (diclofenac)

Diclofenac (sold under a number of trade names) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) taken or applied to reduce inflammation and as an analgesic reducing pain in certain conditions. It is supplied as or contained in medications under a variety of trade names... Wikipedia

 

 

Manufacturer's Website: Zipsor                                                                                                                             Average retail cost: $2,178/month

Naprelan (naproxen)

Naproxen (brand names: Aleve, Naprosyn, and many others) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of the propionic acid class (the same class as ibuprofen) that relieves pain, fever, swelling, and stiffness... Wikipedia

 

 

Manufacturer's Website: Naprelan                                                                                                                     Average retail cost: $784/month

Sprix (ketorolac)

Ketorolac, sold under the brand name Toradol among others, is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) in the family of heterocyclic acetic acid derivatives, used as an analgesic. It is considered a first-generation NSAID... Wikipedia

 

 

Manufacturer's Website: Sprix                                                                                                                        Average retail cost: $2,653/package

Duexis (famotidine/ibuprofen)

DUEXIS contains two medicines: ibuprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), and famotidine, a histamine H2-receptor antagonist. DUEXIS is used to relieve the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis and to decrease the risk of developing ulcers in the stomach and upper intestines (upper gastrointestinal ulcers) in people who are taking ibuprofen for rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.

 

 

Manufacturer's Website: Duexis                                                                                                                        Average retail cost: $2,982/month

Vimovo (esomeprazole/naproxen)

Naproxen/esomeprazole magnesium (Vimovo) is a pain reliever in the form of a tablet for oral consumption, with delayed release of esomeprazole magnesium, "a stomach acid–reducing proton pump inhibitor (PPI)" and naproxen, produced by AstraZeneca. Vimovo is FDA approved for use for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. It is intended to decrease the risk of gastric ulcers from treatment with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs...Wikipedia

 

 

Manufacturer's Website: Vimovo                                                                                                                      Average retail cost: $3,043/month

NeoProfen (ibuprofen)

Ibuprofen is a medication in the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) class that is used for treating pain, fever, and inflammation. This includes painful menstrual periods, migraines, and rheumatoid arthritis. About 60% of people improve with any given NSAID, and it is recommended that if one does not work then another should be tried. It may also be used to close a patent ductus arteriosus in a premature baby. It can be used by mouth or intravenously. It typically begins working within an hour...Wikipedia

 

 

Manufacturer's Website: Not Available                                                                                                                                Average retail cost: *

 

* This prescription is provided by your healthcare provider. It cannot be filled in a pharmacy and may be expensive.

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