NSAIDs COX Inhibitors

NSAIDs

Prostaglandins are produces in response to the inflammation.

Nonselective Cyclooxygenase inhibitors

  • Examples:
  • Aspirin
  • Ibuprofen
    • diclofenac
    • fenoprofen
    • ketoprofen
    • meloxicam
    • nabumetone
    • Naproxen
    • Oxaprozin
    • Piroxicam
    • Tolemetin
  • Side effects

 

Selective Cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitors
Celecoxib