Wednesday, March 2, 2011

how do NSAID causes peptic ulcer?

NSAID inhibits COX1 and COX2, that produces prostagladins which lead to fever, pain and inflammations in body. COX 1 also produces stomach lining which protects stomach from acids and control bleeding. By inhibiting COX 1 and COX2, the risk of bleeding and peptic ulcer increases when NSAID is used.

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