Nonsteroidal

A nonsteroidal compound is a drug that is not a steroid nor a steroid derivative.[1][2] Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are distinguished from corticosteroids as a class of anti-inflammatory agents.[3]

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