Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Most drugs have at least two names. One is the 'generic' name, which is the officially approved one. The others are the trade names used by different manufacturers.
Below are the names of currently prescribed NSAIDs. People who take one of these in tablet / capsule form on a long term basis may be suitable for the SCOT study.
NSAIDs
Aceclofenac
Acemetacin
Arthrotec
Dexibuprofen
Diclofenac Sodium
Etodolac
Fenbufen
Fenoprofen
Flurbiprofen
Ibuprofen
Indometacin
Ketoprofen
Mefenamic Acid
Meloxicam
Nabumetone
Naproxen
Piroxicam
Sulindac
Tenoxicam
Tiaprofenic Acid
Cox-2 inhibitors
There are only two of these currently in use:
Celecoxib (Celebrex)
Etoricoxib (Arcoxia)
If you have been taking celecoxib or etoricoxib in the last 3 months you will not be able to take part in the SCOT study at present.