NSAIDS

Question 1

Used for both enzymes produce prostaglandins that promote inflammation, pain and fever. However, only COX-1 produces prostaglandins that support platelets and protect the stomach. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) block the Cox enzymes and reduce prostaglandins though-out the body.

Side effects are headache, constipation, Nausea and vomiting and GI Bleed.

Answer 1

Ibuprofen = Motrin/Advil

Question 2

Used for both enzymes produce prostaglandins that promote inflammation, pain and fever. However, only COX-1 produces prostaglandins that support platelets and protect the stomach. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) block the Cox enzymes and reduce prostaglandins though-out the body.

Side effects are headache, constipation, Nausea and vomiting and GI Bleed.

Answer 2

Indomethacin = Indocin

Question 3

Used for both enzymes produce prostaglandins that promote inflammation, pain and fever. However, only COX-1 produces prostaglandins that support platelets and protect the stomach. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) block the Cox enzymes and reduce prostaglandins though-out the body.

Side effects are headache, constipation, Nausea and vomiting and GI Bleed.

Answer 3

Naproxsyn = Aleve

Question 4

Used for both enzymes produce prostaglandins that promote inflammation, pain and fever. However, only COX-1 produces prostaglandins that support platelets and protect the stomach. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) block the Cox enzymes and reduce prostaglandins though-out the body.

Side effects are headache, constipation, Nausea and vomiting and GI Bleed.

Answer 4

Ketoraloc = Toradol