NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) : An Overview

This book takes a comprehensive look at all the various aspects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) including properties of the molecules, indications and contra-indications, FDA regulations governing therapeutic use, possible side effects and precautions. This is the first book covering a wide range of drugs in a single ready-reference format. Features· FDA regulations for use of NSAIDs in clinics, hospitals and dispensaries are covered.· Physico-chemical properties with current literature review are provided for researchers in medical and pharmacy areas.· Generic names of the drugs are given with brand names, which are important and useful for physicians.· Current information of individual drugs has been covered. Contents 1. Introduction: Cyclooxygenase Enzyme, Mechanism of Action of NSAIDs, Classification of NSAIDs, Therapeutic Effects, Side Effects, Other Effects, Drug Interactions, NSAIDs in Varying Clinical Situations, Marketed Dosage Form, Warnings, Symptoms of NSAID Overdose, FDA Medication Guidelines, Drugs Information for Pharmacist, 2. Carboxylic Acid Derivative Compounds: Asprin, Diflunisal, Benorylate, Salsalate, Sodium salicylate, Trisalicylate, Aceclofenac, Diclofenac, Tolmetin, Zomepirac, Carprofen, Ketorolac, Tromethamine, Mefenamic, Flufenamic, Pirprofen, Fenbufen, Flurbiprofen, Ketoprofen, Oxaprozin, Fenoprofen, Indoprofen, Naproxen, Suprofen, Niflumic, 3. Enolic Acid Compounds, Phenylbutazone, Oxyphenbutazone, Piroxicam, Isoxicam, Meloxicam, 4. Non Acidic Compounds: Nabumetone, Tiaramide, Fluproquazone, Proquazone, 5. Miscellaneous: Celecoxib, Etoricoxib, Nimesulide, Valdecoxib, 6. Tabular Information About the Author Mrs. Swarnlata Saraf is presently working as Reader at Institute of pharmacy Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, (C.G.). She has nearly 14 years of research and teaching experience. She is a leading scientist and well known in the field of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Her research interest extends from Herbal Cosmetics to transdermal drug delivery, New Drug Delivery Systems for biological therapeutic agents. She has published over 40 papers in national and international journals.