Simple English explanation with example
- Reduces pain, swelling and fever
- Blocks substances causing inflammation
- Helps with muscle aches and injuries
- Common painkiller
- Example: reduces pain and swelling after injury
Scientific explanation
- Non-selective COX inhibitor
- Reduces prostaglandin synthesis
- Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic
- Acts peripherally and centrally
- Reversible enzyme inhibition