title: Clinical implications of NSAID pharmacokinetics: special populations, special considerations.
abstract: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are the centerpiece of pharmacologic therapy for most rheumatic disorders and related conditions, and as such are used in great numbers. These drugs are relatively safe and effective, but the pharmacokinetics of NSAIDs can be substantially altered in certain groups of patients, including the elderly and patients with renal and hepatic disease. In these patients, the risk of NSAID toxicity is increased. An understanding of NSAID pharmacokinetics in these groups can help physicians to adjust therapeutic regimens in order to limit the potentially serious complications of long-term NSAID therapy. The author discusses the age-related physiologic changes that may affect the various areas of drug pharmacokinetics and ways in which NSAIDs may interact with other drugs. Risk assessment and monitoring methods are also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Arthritis Center of South Jersey, Stratford.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Adelizzi
mesh_terms: D000042:Absorption; D000368:Aged; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000378:metabolism / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000493:pharmacokinetics; D056486:Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury; D004347:Drug Interactions; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000378:metabolism; D005919:Glomerular Filtration Rate / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000378:metabolism; D008099:Liver / Q000098:blood supply / Q000187:drug effects / Q000378:metabolism; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000378:metabolism; D012039:Regional Blood Flow / Q000187:drug effects; D012216:Rheumatic Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000378:metabolism; D012307:Risk Factors; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents