Differences between NSAID from SAID:

Topic SAID NSAID

i. Elaboration Steroidal anti-inflammatory drug Non-steroidal anti-

inflammatory drug

ii. Structural

differences

Have a steroidal ring (steroids have three

6-sided carbon rings and one 5-sided

carbon ring.)

Doesn’t have a

steroidal ring

iii. Effectiveness Less effective than NSAIDs More effective than

SAIDs

iv. Onset of action Slower than nsaids Higher than saids

v. Adverse effect Less adverse effect Higher adverse effect