مقالة علمية
Gastrointestinal and Cardiovascular Risk of Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs

Al-Saeed, Abdulwahed.


 

Gastrointestinal and Cardiovascular Risk of Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs

Al-Saeed, Abdulwahed.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) confer a gastrointestinal (GI) side effect profile and concerns regarding adverse cardiovascular effects have emerged associated with considerable morbidity and mortality. NSAIDs are highly effective in treating pain and inflammation, but it is well recognized that these agents are associated with substantial gastrointestinal toxicity. Cyclo-oxygenase-2 inhibitors may also reduce the risk for gastrointestinal events, although they may increase cardiovascular adverse events. The selection of an appropriate analgesic or antiinflammatory agent with or without gastroprotective therapy should be individualized.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) confer a gastrointestinal (GI) side effect profile and concerns regarding adverse cardiovascular effects have emerged associated with considerable morbidity and mortality. NSAIDs are highly effective in treating pain and inflammation, but it is well ...

مادة فرعية

المؤلف : Al-Saeed, Abdulwahed.

بيانات النشر : Muscat، Sultanate of Oman : Oman Medical Journal، نوفمبر 2011مـ.

التصنيف الموضوعي : العلوم التطبيقية|العلوم الطبية .

المواضيع : Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs - risks .

رقم الطبعة : 6

المصدر : Oman Medical Journal : Muscat، Sultanate of Oman.

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