Ann Pharmacol Pharm | Volume 2, Issue 7 | Mini Review | Open Access

NSAIDS in the Environment: From Emerging Problem to Green Solution

Kritika Sharma and Garima Kaushik^*

Department of Environmental Science, Central University of Rajasthan, Bandar Sindri, Ajmer, India

^*Correspondance to: Garima Kaushik 

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Abstract

NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs), are one of the most frequently recommended pain killer medicines. But NSAIDs in the environment have raised major concerns for their persistence and potential risk for the terrestrial and marine ecosystem. They may cause severe biotransformation or biodegradation of NSAIDs is a necessary requirement for the elimination of these drugs.

Keywords:

Biodegradation; Ecosystem; Environment; Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

Citation:

Sharma K, Kaushik G. NSAIDS in the Environment: From Emerging Problem to Green Solution. Ann Pharmacol Pharm. 2017; 2(7): 1077.