Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for relieving pain in musculoskeletal disorders

Pain control in musculoskeletal disorders is still a challenging task. The most effective treatment of pain in autoimmune and immune-mediated diseases is the treatment of the disease itself. Analgesics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and opioids are used to relieve pain. Analgesia is the central intervention of degenerative disorders. The most effective analgesic compounds are the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Concerns are raised regarding the safety of NSAIDs. There is not any organ which is not involved in adverse reactions, but the damage of the gastrointestinal system has been considered the most serious one for a long time. In the 21st century, the recognition of cardiovascular complications led to the re-evaluation of the role of these drugs in analgesia.