Anti-Inflammatory Agents

Anti-inflammatory drugs are an important group of drugs that are used to treat various inflammatory processes in the body. They can reduce inflammatory responses, reduce pain and reduce swelling.

The most active anti-inflammatory drugs are glucocorticoids, which are synthetic substitutes for adrenal hormones. These drugs have a strong anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effect, but with prolonged use they can cause side effects such as metabolic disorders, an increase in blood plasma volume, sodium and water retention in the body, increased secretion of gastric juice and suppression of the immune system.

Therefore, the use of glucocorticoids should only be carried out under strict medical supervision, and the use of these drugs without a doctor's prescription can lead to serious complications. Glucocorticoids are also used as components of ointments and suspensions for external use for inflammatory diseases of the skin and mucous membranes.

Another group of anti-inflammatory drugs are painkillers, which have a less pronounced anti-inflammatory effect, but have fewer side effects. They are widely used to treat inflammatory processes in joints, muscles and internal organs.

Another group of anti-inflammatory drugs are astringents, which are used topically for inflammatory lesions of the skin and mucous membranes. They form a protective film on the surface of the affected tissue, protect it from irritation and prevent the further development of the inflammatory process.

It is important to note that anti-inflammatory drugs do not directly affect the cause of inflammation, but only reduce its manifestations. Chemotherapeutic drugs, such as antibiotics and sulfa drugs, have a specific anti-inflammatory effect, which is determined by their ability to suppress the activity of certain microorganisms. They are used for inflammatory processes caused by infections only as prescribed by a doctor.

In conclusion, anti-inflammatory drugs are an important group of medications that are used to treat various inflammatory conditions in the body. They can reduce pain, reduce swelling and reduce inflammatory reactions. However, the use of anti-inflammatory drugs should only be done under the supervision of a physician, as improper use can lead to serious side effects. In addition, it is important to remember that anti-inflammatory drugs do not affect the cause of inflammation, but only reduce its manifestations, so it is necessary to eliminate the cause of inflammation if possible.

Anti-inflammatory drugs

Anti-inflammatory drugs are medications that have an anti-inflammatory effect. The presence of an active active ingredient (ADI) in the drug leads to a decrease or stop in the development of inflammation at any stage of its formation, directly to a decrease in temperature and pain, and to the suppression of symptoms of acute inflammation. That is, the main function of these drugs is to fight the root cause of the inflammatory process, inhibiting its stage of “full-fledged inflammation”.

The most common examples of drugs in this group are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which in turn are also divided into several groups, depending on the chemical composition: