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which NSAID has better anti-inflammatory activity (ASA, ibuprofen, or naproxen)? and if it s naproxen, why is it mechanistically better than ibuprofen; also does naproxen have and adverse effect disadvantages vs. ibuprofen? please be scientifically specific
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As per your history, Naproxen is selective analgesic and more effective analgesic than ibuprofen. Ibuprofen has anti inflammatory action also. so for effective analgesic action naproxen is advisable over ibuprofen. Take care.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shyam B. Kale
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Is Naproxen Advisable Over Ibrufen?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your history, Naproxen is selective analgesic and more effective analgesic than ibuprofen. Ibuprofen has anti inflammatory action also. so for effective analgesic action naproxen is advisable over ibuprofen. Take care. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shyam B. Kale