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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