NSAID does not inhibit COX-1; does not pose bleeding risks but may increase cardiac risk.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

COX-2 inhibitors are designed to selectively inhibit the COX-2 enzyme, which is primarily involved in inflammation and pain, without inhibiting COX-1, which helps protect the stomach lining and maintain platelet function. Therefore, they do not pose the same bleeding risks as traditional NSAIDs that inhibit both COX-1 and COX-2, but they may increase the risk of cardiac events.

NSAID Does Not Inhibit COX-1; Does Not Pose Bleeding Risks