Essays Tagged: "Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug"

Asthma

emove or avoid all triggers there are medications that can be taken. Such as -- Anti - Inflammatory Drugs : these reduce swelling of the windpipe and it's lining.Oral Steroids - prednisone and prednis ... wer and have a few side affects.Theophylline is available in a liquid, capsule or tablet form. This drug has a long duration of action making it a very good soother for 'night time' Asthma.Ways of pre ...

(2 pages) 142 0 3.6 Nov/1996

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Diseases

Case Study: Closer Look at a Medication Regimen

an electric razor and soft toothbrush during therapy because of the risk for bleeding. Aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) should not be taken concurrently because of their syn ...

(14 pages) 110 0 0.0 Sep/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues

What do u know about cytotec aka misoprosto

Chse 235 Efosa AsemotaDrug report #2 Cytotec/ MisoprostoTherapeutic categoryMucosal Protective gent Use/ i ... tol and NSAIDs are to be taken simultaneously. Misoprostol should be taken after food.Reference:www.drugs.com, www.pharmclips.com, http://www.rxmed.com,http://www.rxmed.com/b.main/b2.pharmaceutical/b2.prescribe.html

(1 pages) 1316 0 0.0 Jun/2005

Subjects: Humanities Essays

Inorganic and Organic Chemistry(CP4006) - Preparation and Recrystallisation of Aspirin

of chemical structure of aspirinAspirin derived from salicylic acid is categorized as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs. It is commonly used to reduce minor pain and aches (analgesic), l ... retic), thin the blood (anticoagulation), reduce the inflammation such as rheumatism and arthritis (anti-inflammatory), enhances the elimination of uric acid (uricosuric) and reduce the risk of stroke ...

(7 pages) 128 0 4.2 Jul/2006

Subjects: Science Essays > Chemistry

Designer magic sponges

result, anti-inflammatory drugs are used to minimize the body's reaction. The most common ones are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen.IbuprofenHowever, there are also people who ...

(2 pages) 19 1 3.7 Aug/2006

Subjects: Science Essays > Chemistry

Identify a patient from your clinical area who is suffering from cancer and his actual and potential problems - Choose and elaborate on one of these problems

ladder. When Mild pain is present, non-opiod drugs can be prescribed. These include Paracetamol and Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) such as Diclofenac sodium (Voltaren) and an adjuvant. ...

(10 pages) 99 0 3.7 Jun/2007

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine

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(2 pages) 861 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Herniated Disks

very uncommon. An initial period of rest is the best way to relieve the pain. Physical therapy and anti-inflammatory medication (NSAIDs) will help over 90% of people to return to their normal activit ...

(3 pages) 5 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Diseases

Ketorolac Versus Opioids For Renal Colic

lar or oral forms. The two most commonly used classes of analgesics for renal colic are opioids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs) (Shokeir, 2002) (Sowter & Tolley, 2006). Opioids ... and Pollock (2005) reviewed twenty randomized and quasi-randomized controlled trials comparing any non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to any opioids. The study reanalyzed pain ratings bef ...

(16 pages) 41 1 5.0 Apr/2008

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine

Steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), health risks, and psychological implications.

What is non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), and is it legal according to WADA?Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are also simply known as NSAIDs. These are agents which have a ... , anti-inflammatory (ameliorate inflammatory actions like redness, swelling etc) effects. The term "non-steroidal" is used so that we can distinguish them from steroids, act similarly in terms of effe ...

(4 pages) 12 0 3.0 Oct/2008

Subjects: Science Essays

Synthesis of 1-methoxy-2-indanone

thetical syntheses with the goal of producing 1-methoxy-2-indanone, a possible new over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). In order to determine which synthesis should be conduc ...

(3 pages) 9 0 0.0 Sep/2010

Subjects: Science Essays > Chemistry

A Closer Look at Pain

eady inflamed. In result of this massive discovery, pharmaceuticals commonly known as "nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs" (NSAIDs) were manufactured and used to treat the pain caused by prostagland ... te swelling. This was then proceeded with an administered oral COX-2 inhibitor, which relieved both anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects without the side effect of gastrotoxicity, usually common wh ...

(5 pages) 0 0 0.0 Apr/2013

Subjects: Science Essays > Biochemistry

Review the evidence that suggests the combination of an NSAID and paracetamol provide better pain relief than single therapy

n of pain in the human body, followed by looking at the different types of analgesics available for drug treatment. We will then take a closer look at the mechanism of action of paracetamol and non- s ... non- steroidal anti- inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and adverse effects associated with the two types drugs. This will be followed by a comprehensive discussion of the current literature reviews which s ...

(10 pages) 0 0 0.0 Jan/2014

Subjects: Science Essays > Biology > Human Biology

mental health

ation of arachidonic acid to prostaglandin precursors. Therefore, it has antipyretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties.Carboplatinadministration:DO NOT USE NEEDLES, IV SETS, TUBING THAT CONT ... on Take as directed, only for antimicrobial infections, take with waterDexamethasoneglucocorticoid (anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressant)Actions: Reduces inflammation by suppressing: the synthesis of ...

(9 pages) 3 0 0.0 Nov/2014

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers