KROK 1 2023 – Question 13 · KROK (Medicine) · Pharmacology
An anti-inflammatory drug that blocks cyclooxygenase activity was used in the treatment of a patient. What anti-inflammatory drug is it?
- A. Thiamine
- B. Allopurinol
- C. Analgin (Metamizole sodium)
- D. Creatine
- E. Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic acid)
Hint
Think about which agent is a true non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that inhibits prostaglandin synthesis and has clinically significant anti-inflammatory activity.
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