title: Non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs. A review.
abstract: 1. Non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are among the most frequently prescribed medications and are used primarily to control pain, stiffness, and reduce inflammation. 2. One of the most common adverse effects of NSAID therapy is gastrointestinal (GI) problems, specifically indigestion, nausea, dyspepsia, diarrhea, constipation, and gastritis. 3. Considerations in chronic pain management include non-pharmacologic treatment options (i.e., physical therapy, behavioral therapy, etc.), use of misoprostol for clients at high risk for NSAID induced GI problems, and monitoring blood and urine every 3 months to 1 year with chronic NSAID therapy to detect liver, kidney, and hematologic problems. 4. Current research is focused on development of a prostaglandin H synthetase (PGHS-2) inhibitor which should offer efficacy equal to the most potent NSAIDs with minimal side effects, including gastric safety.
authors.affiliation: ASMT Health Services, CibaVision Corporation, Atlanta, GA, USA.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Winzeler
authors.forename: B D
authors.initials: BD
authors.lastname: Rosenstein
mesh_terms: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016527:Drug Costs; D004347:Drug Interactions; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D018579:Patient Selection
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal