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How Does Meloxicam Work?

Meloxicam is a type of drug called a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by stopping the production of compounds called prostaglandins in the body. Prostaglandins have a number of effects on your body, including causing inflammation.  This is why meloxicam can help to reduce pain and inflammation by stopping the production of prostaglandins and […]

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How Does Mefenamic acid Work?

Mefenamic acid is a type of drug called a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by stopping the production of compounds called prostaglandins in the body, which have a number of effects, including to cause inflammation.  As a result, mefenamic acid can help to reduce pain and inflammation by stopping the production of prostaglandins. This […]

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How Does Ketorolac Work?

Ketorolac is a type of drug called a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), works to reduce inflammation by stopping the production of compounds called prostaglandins in the body. These compounds have a number of effects in the body, including to cause inflammation.Brand Names and Doses Ketorolac is the generic name of the drug, which is the […]

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How Does Ketoprofen Work?

Ketoprofen is a type of drug called a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by stopping the production of compounds called prostaglandins in the body, which have a number of effects, including to cause inflammation.  As a result, ketoprofen can help to reduce pain and inflammation by stopping the production of prostaglandins. This is why […]

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How Does Indomethacin Work?

Indomethacin, also known as Indometacin, is a type of drug called a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by stopping the production of compounds called prostaglandins in the body, which have a number of effects such as to cause inflammation. As a result, indomethacin can help to reduce pain and inflammation by stopping the production […]

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How Does Ibuprofen Work?

Ibuprofen is a type of drug called a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by stopping the production of compounds called prostaglandins in the body, which have a number of effects, including to cause inflammation.As a result, ibuprofen can help to reduce pain and inflammation by stopping the production of prostaglandins. This is why it […]

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How Does Etoricoxib Work?

Etoricoxib is a type of drug called a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by stopping the production of compounds called prostaglandins in the body. Prostaglandins have a number of effects on your body, including causing inflammation.  Therefore, Etoricoxib can help to reduce pain and inflammation by stopping the production of prostaglandins. This is which […]

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How Does Diclofenac Work

Diclofenac is a type of drug called a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by stopping the production of compounds called prostaglandins in the body, which have a number of effects, including to cause inflammation.  As a result, diclofenac can help to reduce pain and inflammation by stopping the production of prostaglandins. This is why […]

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How Does Celecoxib Work?

Celecoxib is a type of drug called a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by stopping the production of compounds called prostaglandins in the body. Prostaglandins have a number of effects on your body, including causing inflammation.  Therefore, celecoxib can help to reduce pain and inflammation by stopping the production of prostaglandins. This is which […]

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How do NSAIDs work?

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are a class of drugs that work in a similar way in your body. We group them together so that it’s easier for us to understand how they work and the similarities and differences between them.  NSAIDs work by blocking the production of substances called prostaglandins, which have a number of […]

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