|
NSAID's
|
GLM
Extract
|
| Rapid
action but a short lasting effect |
Slow
and progressive with a long lasting effect |
| No
Cox-2 Selectivity |
Cox-2
selective |
| Can
damage joint cartilage |
Helps
regenerate and improve condition of cartilage |
| Can
cause stomach ulceration and hemorrhage |
Gastroprotective
- does not cause ulceration or hemorrhage |
| Can
cause renal dysfunction |
No
adverse effects on renal function |
| Adverse
influence on platelets (dilutes blood) |
No
adverse effects on platelets |
| Can
provoke dermatological skin problems (psoriasis) |
Can
help reduce effects of psoriasis |
| Can
aggravate hypertension |
No
adverse effects on hypertension |
| Can
increase the risk of heart attacks (myocardial infarction) |
No
risk of myocardial infarction |
| NSAID's
have adverse side effects, some of which can be serious
|
Negligible
adverse side effects, none of which are serious |
