Richard is a 55 year old man who has been diagnosed withrheumatoid arthritis. Before being diagnosed, he was taking OTCibuprofen to manage his pain. Once diagnosed, his prescriptionsincluded celecoxib. He was also advised to stop taking additionalOTC ibuprofen.
Explain the mechanism of action and clinical effects of each ofthe drugs Richard has been taking.
Compare and contrast the mechanism of action ibuprofen andcelecoxib. Why might Richard have been prescribed celecoxib? Why doyou think he was advised not to take additional ibuprofen?
