Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory gastropathy: from theory to practice.
The success of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in managing joint inflammation and pain has come at the cost of impressive side effects, particularly in the gastrointestinal tract. This manuscript reviews the magnitude of the problem, the risk factors, and presentation of nonsteroidal gastropathy. It also presents some points in the prevention and management of the disorder.
Balaa
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MA
Veterans Administration Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi.
D000367:Age Factors; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005753:Gastric Mucosa / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D011448:Prostaglandin Antagonists / Q000009:adverse effects; D012306:Risk; D013272:Stomach Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D011448:Prostaglandin Antagonists