Anti-inflammatories

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Agents that have an inhibiting effect on inflammation. Effect usually via inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis. A distinction is made between steroidal and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

Undesirable effects
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Gastrointestinal ulcers, drug exanthema.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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