A nonsteroidal compound is a drug that is not a steroid nor a steroid derivative. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are distinguised from corticosteroids as a class of anti-inflammatory agents. A nonsteroidal compound is a drug that is not a steroid nor a steroid derivative. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are distinguised from corticosteroids as a class of anti-inflammatory agents. Examples include the following: