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MEDOP 230- Orthopedics: Drugs
Term | Definition |
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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. |