Tiaprofenic acid
Tiaprofenic Acid
Tiaprofenic acid (pronunciation: tee-ah-pro-fen-ic acid) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is commonly used for the treatment of pain and inflammation associated with conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.
Etymology
The term "Tiaprofenic acid" is derived from its chemical structure. The "Tia" part of the name is an abbreviation for the chemical group thienylacetic acid, while "profen" is a common suffix used in the names of many NSAIDs, indicating their ability to inhibit the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX), which is involved in the production of prostaglandins that cause pain and inflammation.
Pharmacology
Tiaprofenic acid works by inhibiting the action of cyclooxygenase, thereby reducing the production of prostaglandins. This results in decreased pain and inflammation. It is typically administered orally, and its effects can be felt within a few hours of ingestion.
Related Terms
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
- Pain
- Inflammation
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Thienylacetic acid
- Cyclooxygenase
- Prostaglandins
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tiaprofenic acid
- Wikipedia's article - Tiaprofenic acid
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