Best Cyclooxygenase Inhibitor for inflammation
The 4 Cyclooxygenase Inhibitor options we list for inflammation are all Ketorolac Tromethamine— the same active ingredient in different brands or formulations, so they aren’t ranked against each other on effectiveness. Our score reflects each product’s FDA recall-safety record; the practical choice is brand vs generic, dose, and cost. Compare them with all treatments for inflammation or the full Cyclooxygenase Inhibitor class. Not medical advice — always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 4 cyclooxygenase inhibitor drugs we rate for inflammation, none are yet flagged as generics in our price data, and most are drops. Our ranking reflects each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for inflammation; the right choice depends on your situation, so confirm it with your prescriber.
Other drug classes for inflammation
These are all Ketorolac Tromethaminein different brands or formulations, so we don’t rank them against each other — the list below is for comparing brand vs generic, dose, and typical cost, not for picking a “best” one on effectiveness.
All 4 cyclooxygenase inhibitor products
acular
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Acular (Ketorolac Tromethamine) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to treat Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain, Photophobia.
Price varies
acular ls
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Acular Ls (Ketorolac Tromethamine) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to treat Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain, Photophobia.
Price varies
ketorolac tromethamine
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Ketorolac Tromethamine is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to treat Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain, Photophobia.
Price varies
sprix
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Sprix (Ketorolac Tromethamine) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to treat Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain, Photophobia.
Price varies
Frequently asked
- What is the best cyclooxygenase inhibitor for inflammation?
- The Cyclooxygenase Inhibitor options we list for inflammation are all Ketorolac Tromethamine — the same active ingredient in different brands or formulations — so there's no single "best" one on effectiveness; the practical choice is brand vs generic, dose, and cost. Always consult a professional.
- Which cyclooxygenase inhibitor drugs treat inflammation?
- pharmaranks lists 4 Cyclooxygenase Inhibitor products used for inflammation, per NIH RxClass drug-classification data — each independently rated and ranked above.
- How are these ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.