available over the counter: no

uses: moderate to severe pain and inflammation, usually post surgery

mechanism of action: interferes with the action of prostaglandins, which cause inflammation

side effects

• common:  gastric distress
• less common: drowsiness, diarrhea, cunfusion, ringing in ears, sensitivity to sunlight, headache

concerns: do not take with aspirin or other non steroidal antiinflammatory medications