A new class of anti-inflammatory drugs
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 - 11:28
in Health & Medicine
In the treatment of pain, inflammation and fever, non-steroid anti-rheumatic drugs (NSAR) such as acetylsalicylic acid - more commonly known as Aspirin - or Ibuprofen have always been popular choices. However, had they been tested using today's stringent criteria, many of these drugs would not have passed the clinical trial stage, due to the potential risks and side effects they entail. This suggests the need for more innovative thinking in this area of drug therapy.