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give an example of a non_steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)

give an example of a non_steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)

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1. Ibuprofen

It is a commonly used Non steroudal anti inflammatory drugs.

This nane is to distinguish it from other steroids which reduces inflammation.

They block synthesis of prostagladins which causes pain fever and inflammation. They block the cyclooxygenase pathway such as COX1 and COX2.

COX 1 protects platelets and stomach. if NSAIFs are used they cause gadtric ulcer. So we need to be careful. The strongest NSAIDs is diclofenac and commonly used is Ibuprofen.

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