Gastric irritation is minimum with one of the following non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs_____________?
Correct answer: C. Meloxicam
- A. Piroxicam
- B. Tenoxicam
- C. Meloxicam
- D. Indomethacin
Explanation
Meloxicam preferentially inhibits COX-2 at therapeutic doses, producing less gastric irritation than the nonselective NSAIDs listed. Piroxicam, tenoxicam and indomethacin have more prominent gastrointestinal toxicity.
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