Profens
Profens are a class of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that are used to relieve pain and inflammation. They are commonly used in the treatment of conditions such as arthritis, gout, and menstrual pain. Profens work by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins, chemicals in the body that cause inflammation and pain.
Mechanism of Action[edit | edit source]
Profens work by inhibiting the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX), which is responsible for the production of prostaglandins. There are two types of COX enzymes: COX-1 and COX-2. COX-1 is involved in the production of prostaglandins that protect the stomach lining, while COX-2 is involved in the production of prostaglandins that cause inflammation and pain. Most profens inhibit both COX-1 and COX-2, but some are more selective and primarily inhibit COX-2.
Uses[edit | edit source]
Profens are used to relieve pain and inflammation in a variety of conditions, including:
- Arthritis: Profens can help to reduce the pain and inflammation associated with arthritis.
- Gout: Profens can help to reduce the pain and inflammation caused by gout.
- Menstrual pain: Profens can help to relieve the pain associated with menstrual cramps.
- Headache: Profens can be used to relieve the pain of headaches.
Side Effects[edit | edit source]
Like all medications, profens can cause side effects. These may include:
- Stomach ulcers: Because profens inhibit the production of prostaglandins that protect the stomach lining, they can cause stomach ulcers.
- Kidney damage: Long-term use of profens can cause kidney damage.
- Heart problems: Some studies have suggested that long-term use of profens may increase the risk of heart problems.
See Also[edit | edit source]
 | This medical article is a stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it. |
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
