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NSAIDs are a class of drugs that provide analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting prostaglandin biosynthesis. They work by blocking cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes. Traditional NSAIDs block both COX-1 and COX-2 non-selectively, which can cause side effects like gastric irritation. Newer COX-2 selective NSAIDs mainly inhibit COX-2 and have fewer gastrointestinal side effects. Common NSAIDs include aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib, and meloxicam. They are used to treat condition

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Farid

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