The review presents literature data on the effect of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs  (NSAIDs) on the formation of bacterial biofilms. The role of biofilm structures as a factor of  virulence of microorganisms is shown, and the protective reactions of a macroorganism in  infectious processes caused by bacteria — producers of biofilms are characterized. The article  also provides the examples of methods for studying biofilm formation and strategies for managing this process. The prospects of further study of the complex interaction between bacterial pathogens in biofilms are shown, which may help to develop further therapeutic strategies  against the biofilm-dependent infections.
K e y w o r d s: NSAIDs, microbiota, dysbiosis, prostanoids, cyclooxygenase, biofilms