Differences between NSAID and SAID

Differences between NSAID (non steroidal anti inflammatory drug) and SAID (steroidal anti inflammatory drug)

1. 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