This document provides an overview of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It discusses their classification, mechanism of action involving inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis, beneficial effects, toxicities, and individual drug profiles. NSAIDs are a chemically diverse class of drugs that reduce pain, fever, and inflammation by blocking cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes and subsequent prostaglandin production. While effective analgesics, NSAIDs can cause adverse effects like gastric irritation, bleeding risks, and interference with other drugs due to competition for protein binding sites.