ANTI INFLAMMATORY DRUGS OR NSAIDs

ANTI INFLAMMATORY DRUGS OR NSAIDs

Anti Inflammatory Drugs are commonly known as NSAIDs or NSAIMs . These agents are Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs , generall known acronym is NSAIDs OR NSAIMs. When these agents are taken into the body, produce anti inflammatory , analgesic , anti pyretic actions . Because of these actions Anti Infalammatory Drugs plays vital role in reducing body pains and fever during and after the infection .

Pharmacologically these agents are classified into 10 catogeries and widely used molecules are Paracetamol , Apirin , Coxibs , Ibuprofin , Nimesulide , Diclofenac , Piroxicam and Mefenamic acid .

Because of safety and efficacy of these Anti Inflammatory drugs these drugs are not only used by the prescriptions but also like OTC products .

But like many other madicines, Anti Inflammatory Drugs also have side efects, has to be used with doctors advice only . These agents may cause Liver damage , Kidney damage , Cardiac problems and acidity .