Introduction to Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

Now that we've covered some basics regarding drug nomenclature, drug administration, and the ways they move through and interact with the body, it's time to dive into a survey of specific drugs so we can learn about as many as we can. Let's start with a class that everyone is familiar with. These are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs for short. These include aspirin, ibuprofen, and some of the most commonly used over-the-counter drugs. What do they do? How do they work? It all has to do with some things called COX enzymes, so let's get a closer look now!

Script by Chris Hofmann

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[agent_w.]

dave thankyou for your consistent effort to spread scientific knowledge to a wider audience. you’re a legend. we need more people like you!

[bingusbongus]

I always regretted not getting around to taking a pharmacology class in college. In fact I even was considering going to pharmacy school, but life happened instead. Now I get to find out what I missed out on😁

[konradpanduram]

Not bad, not bad at all, as a seasoned nurse, I've lost count how often I still have to explain the basics to patients and co-workers.

[YouMockMe]

This is what got me into Chemistry / Pharmacology!!!!

[SittingDuc]

For people outside the US:
* Acetylsalicylic Acid = Asprin (a brand formerly owned by Beyer and surrendered as war reparations, so genericised and often just called Asprin)
* Ibuprofen = once patented by "Neurofen" outside the USA, main ingredient in Neurofen, Brofen, Advil, and Motrin (never heard of it)
* Naproxen = main ingredient in Aleve (never heard of it) and Naprogesic (from Beyer, available in New Zealand)

Interestingly, none of these brands contain Paracetamol (acetaminophen), which suggests it is not an NSAID, so I will have to wait for the video on that one.

[musiqal]

Wow, I wish I learned pharmacology from you in medical school. I like this video. Thumbs up!

[adamnovosad]

Thanks Dave. Your videos helped me so much in writing my thesis about NSAIDs and paracetamol.

[glennpearson]

Excellent summary on NSAIDs and how they work. Thanks again, Professor Dave. Keep up the great work!

[markmalinowski]

I always enjoy when people ask "how does the Advil find where it hurts?" and I want to send them this but their brains might explode.

[felixmkandawire]

thank u sir for making me understand NSAIDS in few minutes 🙏🙏

[db]

Professor Dave, I would like to see you cover multiple sclerosis medication. Thanks

[titonsahashuvo]

Thanks Prof. Dave for making things easier to understand. You are really Genius.. Take love 💙

[berenaybekin]

Thanks professor. I'm watching you from Turkey. Thank you

[fathemasultana]

I just love the way you explain. Thank you much professor.

[سهيلبنعمرو-غز]

Please can make a video for an explanation of antihistamines 🙏

[brittanyjacobson]

Very nice, thanks, excited to see this series continue!

[naynay]

Excellent explanation thank you so much 🙏🥰

[drawyrral]

Advil put me in the hospital for a week with two holes in my stomach.

[Spaceinvader]

Hey i was wondering if you would ever do a herpotolgy

[jc]

you are a life saver Dave, your videos are awesome!!!