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Why are aspirin and ibuprofen effective in treating headaches?
Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. Aspirin and the NSAIDs inhibit cyclooxygenase, leading to a decrease in prostaglandin production; this reduces pain and also inflammation (in contrast to paracetamol and the opioids).
Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. Aspirin and the NSAIDs inhibit cyclooxygenase, leading to a decrease in prostaglandin production; this reduces pain and also inflammation (in contrast to paracetamol and the opioids).