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Drugs
MEDOP 230- Orthopedics: Drugs
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Analgesics | Treat pain associated with bone injury or surgery. |
| Bone resorption inhibitors | Prevent osteoclasts from breaking down bone to treat osteoporosis. |
| Corticosteroids | Decrease severe inflammation. |
| Gold compound drugs | Inhibit immune response to treat rheumatoid arthritis; contain real gold. |
| Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories(NSAIDs) | Treat inflammation and pain from osteoarthritis and orthopedic injury. |