What are anti inflammatories? London Pain Clinic

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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs are drugs with analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effects .i.e. reducing pain, fever and inflammation.

The most common traditional NSAIDs include:

· Aspirin

· Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Motrin IB)

· Naproxen (Naprosyn, Aleve)

· Nabumetone (Relafen)

There are three main categories of NSAIDs, which include:

· salicylates

· traditional NSAIDs

· COX-2 selective inhibitors

How do they work?

NSAIDs work by preventing an enzyme from performing its function. An enzyme is a protein that triggers changes in the body. The enzyme, known as COX (cyclooxygenase) has two forms, COX- 1 and COX-2.

COX-1 protects the stomach lining from harsh acids and digestive chemicals; it also helps maintain kidney function. Meanwhile, COX-2 is produced when joints are injured or inflamed.

Since traditional NSAIDs block the actions of both, COX-1 and COX-2, the chances of stomach disorders and bleeding really increase.

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