What is the mechanism of action of anti-inflamatory drugs and give me names of those drugs.
2006-06-18 06:00:09 · 3 answers · asked by Barbacena 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
nsaids as they are commonly known as inhibit the cyclooxygenase( COX) pathway either COX-1 OR COX-2 or non-selective ....where they block the prostaglandins that are responsible for inflammation, pain n fever ....typical examples are ibuprofen ...naproxen..celebrex....and many more...for more info go to the following websites:
http://www.medicinenet.com/nonsteroidal_antiinflammatory_drugs/article.htm
2006-06-18 06:06:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Natures Plus GLucosamine Chondroitin MSM Ultra RX-Joint
2006-06-18 06:06:08 · answer #2 · answered by Shadow Camper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mechanism of action? I don't know what that means but NAIDs are things like aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil), acetaminaphen (Tylenol)
2006-06-18 06:05:03 · answer #3 · answered by Stratobratster 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋