
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) are one of the most widely used classes of medications globally.1 They are a cornerstone of treatment for pain, fever, and inflammation.2 This article provides a detailed overview of their pharmacology, including their mechanism of action, classification, pharmacokinetics, and the critical balance between their therapeutic effects and significant adverse effects.
pharmacology Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) mechanism of action cyclooxygenase (COX) COX-1 COX-2 prostaglandins thromboxane prostacyclin arachidonic acid analgesic anti-inflammatory antipyretic anti-platelet non-selective ibuprofen naproxen diclofenac selective COX-2 inhibitors coxibs celecoxib aspirin irreversible inhibition pharmacokinetics
pharmacology Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) mechanism of action cyclooxygenase (COX) COX-1 COX-2 prostaglandins thromboxane prostacyclin arachidonic acid analgesic anti-inflammatory antipyretic anti-platelet non-selective ibuprofen naproxen diclofenac selective COX-2 inhibitors coxibs celecoxib aspirin irreversible inhibition pharmacokinetics
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