Efficacy and improved safety--a new anti-arthritic agent.
Long term studies with nabumetone have confirmed that it is an effective NSAID, comparable to other agents including aspirin and naproxen. Large scale post-marketing studies have shown high response rates and good tolerance.
Ashford Hospital, Middlesex, London, U.K.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology; D002074:Butanones / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D018849:Controlled Clinical Trials as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D000077430:Nabumetone; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy; D011358:Product Surveillance, Postmarketing
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D002074:Butanones; D000077430:Nabumetone