Abstract:Background: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used worldwide to treat pain and inflammation.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are a broad class of agents with analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties that inhibit the two recognized iso enzymes of prostaglandin G/H synthase (also known as cyclo -oxygenase (COX))—namely, COX 1 and COX 2.
It is generally accepted that oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can increase the risk of acute myocardial infarctio… Show more
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