Anti-Inflammatory Drugs

Question 1

What classes of drugs make up the anti-inflammatories?

Answer 1

Corticosteroids & Glucocorticoids

Question 2

What do anti-inflammatory drugs do?

Answer 2

They have an anti-inflammatory activity, but also suppress the immune system.

Question 3

What is the side effect profile of anti-inflammatories?

Answer 3

Gastric ulcers, immunosuppression, acute adrenal insufficiency, osteoporosis, hyperglycemia, redistribution of body fat