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Medications and Drugs for Treatment of Pleurisy

Discover top medications for 'treating Pleurisy'? This page compiles essential information on generic and brand-name drugs specifically used for Pleurisy treatment.Here, you can explore dosages, prices, side effects, and administration recommendations to find a treatment that suits your needs.

The FAQ drug section on some common drugs addresses questions, offering insights into prescribed Pleurisy medications and management strategies. Always check with your healthcare provider to confirm the suitability of any treatment option discussed here.

Pleurisy - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Complications, Prognosis & Prevention

Are you wondering what is Pleurisy? It is a condition characterized by inflammation of the pleura. It''s a sharp and localized pain in the chest that worsens with breathing or coughing.

Brand Names and Generic Names of Drugs for Treatment of Pleurisy

Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), prescribed for mild to moderate pain, inflammation and fever.

Brand Names :
Ibupal | Ibular | Bren | Ibut-200 | Bar | Fla-4 | Ibuprofen | Tricofen | Tricofen (400 mg) | Avibru
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Lab Studies

Laboratory testing distinguishes pleural fluid transudates from exudates. However, certain types of exudative pleural effusions might be suspected simply by observing the quality of the fluid.

Drugs Used to Pleural Efffusion

Drugs Used to Pleural Efffusion

Drugs Used to Pleural Efffusion

Pleural Effusion

Pleural Effusion

Pleural effusion is the accumulation of fluid in the space between the two coverings (pleura) of the lung. The ability of the lung to expand is affected.

Is Pleurisy a Symptom or Condition?

Is Pleurisy a Symptom or Condition?

Pleuritic chest pain is a symptom of some other primary disease. Treatment choices include NSAIDs (indomethacin) and opioid analgesics that reduce the pain.

Respiratory Diseases - Pleurisy

Respiratory Diseases - Pleurisy

Encyclopedia section of medindia gives general info about Pleurisy

Quiz on Pleurisy (Advanced)

Quiz on Pleurisy (Advanced)

Pleurisy (Also called Pleuritis) is an inflammation of the pleura, a moist double layered membrane surrounding the lungs and lining the rib cage. The inflamed pleural layers rub against each other when lungs are expanded to breath air. This makes ...

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