Author: Dr. Prachi Patel

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    Antispasticity Drugs

    Introduction Antispasticity drugs are medications used to treat spasticity, which is a condition characterized by muscle stiffness, involuntary muscle contractions, and abnormal muscle tone. Spasticity is a neurological condition characterized by muscle stiffness, involuntary muscle contractions, and exaggerated reflexes. It is commonly associated with conditions that affect the central nervous system, such as multiple sclerosis,…

  • Dexibuprofen

    Description Dexibuprofen is a medicine known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It is ibuprofen’s active dextrorotatory enantiomer. A racemic mixture of both isomers is present in the majority of ibuprofen formulations. If you have ever experienced an allergic reaction to any other anti-inflammatory painkiller, tell your doctor before taking dexibuprofen. It is normal to take…

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    Salicylic Acid

    Description The organic compound salicylic acid has the formula HOC6H4COOH. A bland, severely tasting strong, it is a forerunner to and a metabolite of headache medicine. The United States Environmental Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical Substance Inventory has classified it as an experimental teratogen because it is a hormone produced by plants. The word…

  • Salsalate

    Description Salsalate is a drug in the class of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and salicylates. Salsalate is the generic duration of a medicine pill vended beneath the trademark names Mono-Gesic, Salflex, Disalcid, and Salsitab. Other generic and brand-name formulations might be public. Synonyms Background Salsalate is an oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication. The inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis…

  • Diflunisal

    Introduction Diflunisal is a salicylic acid product that is utilized in the therapy of chronic arthritis and mild to moderate acute aches. Diflunisal has been linked to rare instances of idiosyncratic drug-induced liver disease and mild, brief elevations in serum aminotransferase levels during treatment. Diflunisal is an NSAID used to treat mild to moderate aches, inflammation,…

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    Mefenamic Acid

    Description Mefenamic acid is an associate of the anthranilic acid by-products of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Furthermore, it is used to alleviate minor to moderate aches. Its scientific term, dimethyl phenylamino benzoic acid, is where its moniker originates. It was uncovered and conveyed to the market by Parke-Davis as Ponstel in the 1960s. How to use…

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    Celecoxib

    What is a Celecoxib? Celecoxib is a medication that belongs to the class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is commonly prescribed to treat pain and inflammation associated with conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. Celecoxib works by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins, which are substances that play a…

  • Clonixin

    Description Clonixin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It also has analgesic, antipyretic, and platelet-inhibitory movements. It is utilized primarily in the treatment of chronic arthritic diseases and certain soft tissue disorders associated with pain and inflammation. Clonixin is a pyridine monocarboxylic acid that is nicotinic acid superseded at position 2 by a (2-methyl-3-chlorophenyl)amino group. Utilized…

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    Naproxen

    Description Naproxen, marketed under the trademark name Aleve among others, is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug utilized to treat aches, menstrual cramps, and inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and fever. It is taken orally. It is known in rapid and delayed-release formulations.  Safety – Is Aleve safe? When taken as directed by the designation,…

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    Etoricoxib

    Etoricoxib is a selective COX-2 inhibitor utilized to alleviate moderate post-surgical dental pain as a short-term treatment and inflammatory and painful symptoms of different forms of arthritis. Description Etoricoxib, vended under the trade representation Arcoxia, is a selective COX-2 inhibitor from McOLSON Research Laboratories. Synonyms Brand names Brand names for etoricoxib include: Etoricoxib (Arcoxia, Merck &…