Nimesulide is used to treat pain, inflammation and fever. It is classified as a cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor (COX-2) selective non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Nimesulide is not approved for use in the U.S. due to concerns about the risk of serious liver toxicity. Nimesulide has ...
Nimesulide are used for the treatment of acute pain, the symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis and primary dysmenorrhoea, . Nimesulide was as effective as paracetamol in reducing fever, local pain, and general discomfort. It was effective in reducing pain associated with osteoarthritis, cancer, thr...
Repeated administration of nimesulide 100mg suppositories produced a slower, less pronounced, but longer duration of pain relief than paracetamol. Nimesulide has also shown potential for use in reducing pain, swelling and hyperaemia associated with phlebitis or thrombosis, where it appears to be more ...