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2. Anti-inflammatory - Wikipedia

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   Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) alleviate pain by counteracting the cyclooxygenase (COX) enzyme. [1] On its own, COX enzyme synthesizes prostaglandins, creating inflammation. In whole, the NSAIDs prevent the prostaglandins from ever being synthesized, reducing or eliminating the inflammation and resulting pain. [citation needed]

3. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug - Wikipedia

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   NSAIDs reduce kidney blood flow and thereby decrease the efficacy of diuretics, and inhibit the elimination of lithium and methotrexate. [ 113 ] NSAIDs cause decreased ability to form blood clots , which can increase the risk of bleeding when combined with other drugs that also decrease blood clotting, such as warfarin .

4. Ibuprofen - Wikipedia

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   The analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory activity of NSAIDs appears to operate mainly through inhibition of COX-2, which decreases the synthesis of prostaglandins involved in mediating inflammation, pain, fever, and swelling. Antipyretic effects may be due to action on the hypothalamus, resulting in an increased peripheral blood flow ...

5. Osteoarthritis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - AOL

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   Swelling and tenderness. Your affected joint may become swollen and tender to the touch. ... Ibuprofen, naproxen, and other NSAIDs can help reduce pain and inflammation associated with ...

6. Common Causes of Arthritis for Women (& How to Treat It) - AOL

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   Does arthritis cause swelling? ... and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), like ibuprofen (Advil® or Motrin®) or naproxen (Aleve®). ... prescription medications are needed to reduce ...

7. These Pictures Will Help You Identify the Most Common ... - AOL

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   In more severe cases, your doctor may prescribe you pills to help reduce swelling, relieve itching, or fight a bacteria infection. ... but antibiotics and NSAIDs are the most common culprits. The ...

8. Prostaglandin inhibitors - Wikipedia

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   Prostaglandin inhibitors are drugs that inhibit the synthesis of prostaglandin in human body. [1] There are various types of prostaglandins responsible for different physiological reactions such as maintaining the blood flow in stomach and kidney, regulating the contraction of involuntary muscles and blood vessels, and act as a mediator of inflammation and pain.

9. 'Provocative' New Study Calls into Question the Best ... - AOL

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   People with arthritis who take anti-inflammatory medications, like ibuprofen and naproxen, to get relief from painful knees may be harming their joints, a new