Prostaglandin Research Paper

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Inflammation is a normal response to injury, infection, or irritation of living tissue. Redness, tenderness, pain and swelling of the affected area re characteristics of the inflammation process. Minor inflammations may occur as the result of a break in the skin. The more severe forms of inflammation are usually associated with rheumatic disorders such as arthritis.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) reduce inflammation but are not related to steroids which also reduce inflammation. NSAIDs work by reducing the production of prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are chemicals that promote inflammation, pain, and fever. They also protect the lining of the stomach and intestines from the damaging effects of acid, promote blood clotting by
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Prostaglandins are form by a lesion or by a disease, which causes inflammation and pain. Indomethacin is use to reduce inflammation and to ease fiver.
Is use for rheumatic diseases with chronic inflammation like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and ankylosin spondylitis. Also for no rheumatic inflammations known as bursitis, capsulitis and tendinitis.
Side effects:
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Depression
• Fatigue
• Anxiety
• Convolutions
• Seizures
• Weakness

Diclofenac: is a famous medication known for its anti-inflammatory used, it also reduces pain and fever. It comes in different presentations; oral, intramuscular injections, drops and suppositories depending on the necessity of the patient.
Diclofenac is mainly use to ease pain and inflammation, generally is use for ankylosing spondylitis, muscle injury, low back pain, menstrual cramps, renal colic and migraine. Side effects:
• Mild diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Chest pain
• Little or no urination
• Nausea
• Upper stomach pain
• Loss of appetite
• Rapid heart beat
Aspirin: is no steroidal anti-inflammatory drug use to reduce fever and pain from toothache, headaches and cold menstrual cramps,; is also use to reduce swelling in condition such as arthritis,