Anti-inflammatory Medications

Commonly used medicines in Lucknow for Pain and Inflammation Management

1. Ibuprofen

Use: Reduces pain and inflammation.

Mechanism: Non-selective COX inhibitor that blocks prostaglandin production.

Common Prescribers: Medicine, Orthopedics, Rheumatology.

Examples: Advil, Motrin.

2. Naproxen

Use: Long-acting anti-inflammatory and pain reliever.

Mechanism: Non-selective COX inhibitor.

Common Prescribers: Rheumatology, Orthopedics, Pain Management.

Examples: Aleve, Naprosyn.

3. Prednisone

Use: Treats inflammation, autoimmune diseases, and severe allergies.

Mechanism: Suppresses immune response and reduces inflammation.

Common Prescribers: Rheumatology, Pulmonology, Dermatology.

Examples: Deltasone, Rayos.

4. Dexamethasone

Use: Reduces severe inflammation and immune response.

Mechanism: Potent corticosteroid that inhibits inflammatory cytokines.

Common Prescribers: Oncology, Neurology, Pulmonology.

Examples: Decadron, DexPak.

5. Methylprednisolone

Use: Treats severe inflammation, allergic reactions, and autoimmune diseases.

Mechanism: Suppresses immune function and decreases inflammation.

Common Prescribers: Rheumatology, Pulmonology, Critical Care.

Examples: Medrol, Solu-Medrol.

6. Hydrocortisone

Use: Treats inflammation, adrenal insufficiency, and allergic reactions.

Mechanism: Reduces immune response and inflammation.

Common Prescribers: Endocrinology, Dermatology, Emergency Medicine.

Examples: Cortef, Solu-Cortef.

7. Celecoxib

Use: Treats arthritis, pain, and inflammation.

Mechanism: Selective COX-2 inhibitor, reducing inflammation without affecting COX-1.

Common Prescribers: Rheumatology, Orthopedics, Pain Management.

Examples: Celebrex.

8. Etanercept

Use: Treats autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis.

Mechanism: TNF inhibitor that blocks inflammation pathways.

Common Prescribers: Rheumatology, Dermatology.

Examples: Enbrel.

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