Pharmacology • NEET MDS
Ibuprofen = most commonly prescribed NSAID in dentistry.
Ketorolac = most potent NSAID for acute pain.
COX-2 selective = Celecoxib Etoricoxib = less GI side effects.
Diclofenac = most prescribed NSAID worldwide.
Paracetamol = safest in pregnancy = not anti-inflammatory.
Tramadol = synthetic opioid = dual mechanism.
Aspirin = irreversible COX inhibitor = antiplatelet 7-10 days.
Use these mnemonics during your revision. The key associations above are designed to help you recall NSAIDs & Opioids concepts instantly during the exam. Focus on the “equals” associations — these are the most commonly tested patterns in NEET MDS.