There are many non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used to treat non-inflammatory conditions such as migraine, period pain and postoperative pain. The blood-thinning properties of aspirin are also used to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in high-risk patients. Anti-inflammatory medications relieve inflammation and the associated pain by blocking a specific enzyme (called �cyclooxygenase� or COX) that the body needs in order to make prostaglandins. Inflammation cannot develop without prostaglandins. The anti-inflammatory effects may take from a few days to three weeks to come on, so it is worth persevering for a while before deciding that a NSAID is not going to help.
Generic Celebrex is used for treating rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, juvenile arthritis or menstrual pain. It is also used in familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) to decrease the number of polyps (growths) in the rectal area.
More info »Generic Cytotec is used for reducing the risk of stomach ulcers in certain patients who take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
More info »Generic Nexium decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach. It is used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. It is also used to promote healing of erosive esophagitis (damage to your esophagus caused by stomach acid). It may also be given to prevent gastric ulcer caused by infection with helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) or by the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
More info »Generic Keflex is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin antibiotics. It is used to treat infections caused by bacteria, including upper respiratory infections, ear infections, skin infections, and urinary tract infections.
More info »The anti-inflammatory medications known as COXIBs were developed to reduce the risk of these gastrointestinal side effects. These types of NSAIDS block the enzyme that leads to inflammation but don�t knock out another enzyme that protects the stomach lining against gastric acid. COXIBs are a major advance, but they have not removed the problem and they can still cause gastrointestinal side effects. Anti-inflammatories are used for a wide number of problems without causing side effects for most people. However, if you believe your child or anyone under the age of 21 may have the flu or chickenpox, you should NOT use aspirin. Remember to tell your healthcare provider that you take aspirin or other anti-inflammatory medication as well as acetaminophen, because of possible side effects or interactions with other medications that may be recommended to you.