Describe the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors, disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, and corticosteroids for bone and joint inflammation.

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), a class of drugs, reduces inflammation, pain and even fevers by inhibiting specific enzymes called cyclooxygenases. NSAIDs are commonly used aspirin or ibuprofen. Additionally, COX-2 inhibitors – such as celecoxib – have been developed in order to reduce gastrointestinal side effects associated with traditional NSAIDs.

These drugs are stronger and work faster to reduce the damage done by diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. These medicines are usually prescribed when other treatment options (such as NSAIDs, for example) fail to work or in the case of more severe cases.

Finally, corticosteroids are another type of medication which can be prescribed for bone and joint inflammation due to their ability to decrease inflammation while also suppressing the immune system’s response; thus providing relief from symptoms such swelling. These drugs are not recommended for long-term usage as they can cause serious side effects.