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Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs: benefits, risks, and COX-2 selectivity
1Medical College of Wisconsin, St. Joseph's Hospital, Milwaukee, USA.
Abstract:
Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are the most frequently prescribed class of medication for arthritis and other musculoskeletal disorders. NSAIDs block prostaglandin production, thereby reducing pain and inflammation, but may also cause significant side effects, particularly ulcers in stomach and duodenum. Some risk factors include age, previous history of ulcer, and high dose of NSAID. Synthetic prostaglandins, H2 blockers, and proton pump inhibitors have been employed to reduce risks with varying degrees of success. New NSAIDs that block only prostaglandins at sites of inflammation (COX-2 selective NSAIDs) may be significantly safer than traditional NSAIDs.
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