Which component of the initial analgesia regimen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug?

Which component of the initial analgesia regimen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug?

• A. Ibuprofen
• B. Paracetamol
• C. Morphine
• D. Cetirizine

Answer: (A)

Ibuprofen is the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. NSAIDs work by inhibiting cyclooxygenase enzymes (COX-1 and COX-2), which lowers prostaglandin production and reduces inflammation, pain, and fever. Among common analgesics, ibuprofen provides both analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects, making it a typical choice for initial analgesia when inflammation is involved. Paracetamol relieves pain and fever but has minimal anti-inflammatory action. Morphine is an opioid analgesic with no anti-inflammatory effect. Cetirizine is an antihistamine, not a pain reliever.

Ibuprofen is the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. NSAIDs work by inhibiting cyclooxygenase enzymes (COX-1 and COX-2), which lowers prostaglandin production and reduces inflammation, pain, and fever. Among common analgesics, ibuprofen provides both analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects, making it a typical choice for initial analgesia when inflammation is involved.

Paracetamol relieves pain and fever but has minimal anti-inflammatory action. Morphine is an opioid analgesic with no anti-inflammatory effect. Cetirizine is an antihistamine, not a pain reliever.