Patient was educated on Advil and its mechanism of action as follows:
- Advil is an NSAID
- This medication acts by inhibiting both the cyclooxygenase enzymes, COX-1 and COX-2.
- Inhibition of cyclooxygenase enzymes result in reduced production of prostaglandins.
- Since prostaglandins result in swelling of the injured tissues and amplification of the sensitivity to pain, reduction in the production of prostaglandins lead to reduced swelling and decreased sensitivity to pain, which results in pain control.
- Advil reduces the inflammation in the tissues, by reducing swelling, pain, and temperature.
- Advil is usually used to treat pain of a mild to moderate intensity, such as, arthritis, gout, and migraine headache.
