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How can NSAIDs harm cardiovascular and renal function?

Kimberly McDowell1, Jennifer N Clements

  • 1At Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy in Clinton, S.C., Kimberly McDowell is a PharmD candidate and Jennifer N. Clements is an associate professor of pharmacy practice. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

JAAPA : Official Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants
|March 26, 2014
PubMed

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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can impact heart and kidney health. Careful patient monitoring and counseling are essential for both short- and long-term use of these common medications.

Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Nephrology

Background:

  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are widely used for pain and inflammation.
  • Their use is associated with potential adverse effects on major organ systems.
  • Understanding these risks is crucial for safe prescribing practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the critical need to consider the cardiovascular and renal effects of NSAIDs.
  • To emphasize the importance of thorough patient evaluation before initiating NSAID therapy.
  • To underscore the necessity of ongoing monitoring and patient education.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on NSAID-associated cardiovascular and renal complications.
  • Analysis of clinical guidelines regarding NSAID prescribing.
  • Case study considerations for patient management.

Main Results:

  • NSAIDs carry significant risks for cardiovascular events, including heart attack and stroke.
  • Renal adverse effects range from acute kidney injury to chronic kidney disease.
  • Risk factors for these adverse events include dosage, duration of use, and patient comorbidities.

Conclusions:

  • Healthcare providers must proactively assess cardiovascular and renal risks before prescribing NSAIDs.
  • Close monitoring of patients on NSAIDs is imperative, particularly for those with pre-existing conditions.
  • Comprehensive patient counseling regarding potential side effects and warning signs is essential for mitigating harm.

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