title: [Risk of ulcer and its prophylaxis in therapy with non-steroidal antirheumatic drugs].
abstract: Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are among the most frequently prescribed drugs in western countries. The high incidence of adverse gastrointestinal effects which are potentially life-threatening require steps for prevention. The use of NSAIDs should be restricted to patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases. If NSAIDs are indicated it is important to identify patients who are at high risk to develop serious gastrointestinal side effects. These patients should receive Misoprostol at a dose of 2 to 3 x 200 micrograms per day. Up to date Misoprostol is the only drug with proven efficacy with respect to the prevention of gastroduodenal ulcer and its complications. NSAIDs inhibit the key enzyme of prostaglandin synthesis, the cyclooxygenase. Recently published data show that 2 isoenzymes of the cyclooxygenase exists. Cyclooxygenase-1 is primarily involved in the maintenance of organ function whereas cyclooxygenase-2 is expressed in inflamed tissue. Specific cyclooxygease-2 inhibitors have been developed. Clinical trials have to prove if the concept of a selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibition with high antiinflammatory potency but lack of gastrointestinal side effects holds true in humans.
authors.affiliation: Abteilung Rheumatologie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Köhler
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Mau
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Zeidler
mesh_terms: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016861:Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004381:Duodenal Ulcer / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D012306:Risk; D013276:Stomach Ulcer / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D016861:Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors
vernacular_title: Ulkusrisiko und -prophylaxe bei der Therapie mit nichtsteroidalen Antirheumatika.