Clinical evaluation of a new NSAID applied topically (BPAA gel) vs. diclofenac emulgel in elderly osteoarthritic patients.
This study reports therapeutic results obtained with a group of elderly subjects suffering from osteoarthritis undergoing therapy with a new topically applied NSAID (BPAA gel). Excellent results, ease of use and absence of side effects are the essential characteristics of the anti-inflammatory drug in this preparation. Results were compared to those obtained in a homogeneous sample treated with diclofenac emulgel. No statistically significant differences were observed in therapeutic effectiveness.
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Division of Internal Medicine (VI Clinica Medica), University La Sapienza, Rome, Italy.
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004008:Diclofenac / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005782:Gels; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D010648:Phenylacetates / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology*
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D005782:Gels; D010648:Phenylacetates; D004008:Diclofenac; C012776:biphenylylacetic acid