Inflammation is a normal response to injury, infection, or irritation of living tissue. Redness, tenderness, pain and swelling of the affected area re characteristics of the inflammation process. Minor inflammations may occur as the result of a break in the skin. The more severe forms of inflammation are usually associated with rheumatic disorders such as arthritis.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) reduce inflammation but are not related to steroids which also reduce inflammation. NSAIDs work by reducing the production of prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are chemicals that promote inflammation, pain, and fever. They also protect the lining of the stomach and intestines from the damaging effects of acid, promote blood clotting by activating blood platelets, and promote normal function of the kidneys. …show more content…
There are two types of COX enzymes, COX-1 and COX-2. Both enzymes produce prostaglandins that stimulate inflammation, pain, and fever; however, only COX-1 produces prostaglandins that activate platelets and protect the stomach and intestinal lining.
NSAIDs are used primarily to treat inflammation, mild to moderate pain, and fever. Specific uses include the treatment of headaches, arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, sports injuries, and menstrual cramps.
Classification of NSAIDs
Most common Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory:
Ibuprofen: is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and analgesic drug use to reduce hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
Ibuprofen is use to
• Reduce fever
• Headache
•
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) reduce inflammation but are not related to steroids which also reduce inflammation. NSAIDs work by reducing the production of prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are chemicals that promote inflammation, pain, and fever. They also protect the lining of the stomach and intestines from the damaging effects of acid, promote blood clotting by activating blood platelets, and promote normal function of the kidneys. …show more content…
There are two types of COX enzymes, COX-1 and COX-2. Both enzymes produce prostaglandins that stimulate inflammation, pain, and fever; however, only COX-1 produces prostaglandins that activate platelets and protect the stomach and intestinal lining.
NSAIDs are used primarily to treat inflammation, mild to moderate pain, and fever. Specific uses include the treatment of headaches, arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, sports injuries, and menstrual cramps.
Classification of NSAIDs
Most common Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory:
Ibuprofen: is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and analgesic drug use to reduce hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
Ibuprofen is use to
• Reduce fever
• Headache
•