Generic | Commercial brand name | Prescription only | Typical use | Enzyme inhibited |
Aspirin |
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doesn't need a prescription Available as a OTC medication |
Mild to moderate pain (headache, body pain,muscular pain,toothache) | this inhibits the prostaglandin which is responsible for pain |
Naproxen |
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Prescription only in most country OCT drug in USA |
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it blocks the enzyme ofnprostaglandins namely cycloxygenase (Cox 1 and Cox 2) |
Ibuprofen |
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It is a nonselective inhibitor of Cox 1 and Cox 2 enzyme |
Celecoxib |
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This inhibits the enzyme Cox 2 responsible for causing pain |
Diclofenac |
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Inhibition of cycloxygenase 2 enzyme occurs here |
Sources
Medical drug book,online ,practical experiene
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