NSAIDs work by reducing the production of prostaglandins, chemicals that cause pain, fever and inflammation. NSAIDs block the enzyme that makes prostaglandins (cyclooxygenase), resulting in lower production of prostaglandins. As a consequence, inflammation, pain and fever are reduced.
Medical Definition of BILIRUBIN. : a reddish yellow pigment C33H36N4O6 that occurs especially in bile and blood and causes jaundice if accumulated in excess.
Author: Medbullets Team. Topic updated on 08/21/16 7:49pm. Overview. Overview bilrubin is a yellow-colored byproduct of hemoglobin (heme) metabolism. elevated levels of bilirubin causes jaundice, characterized by yellow skin and sclerae.