title: Prevention of NSAID-related ulcers.
abstract: The use of NSAIDs constitutes a significant risk for gastrointestinal bleeding and other ulcer complications. However, if they prove clinically effective in relieving arthritic symptoms, the new COX-2 selectively inhibiting NSAIDs may ultimately solve the problem of gastrointestinal toxicity with NSAIDs.
authors.affiliation: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA.
authors.forename: F L
authors.initials: FL
authors.lastname: Lanza
mesh_terms: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000897:Anti-Ulcer Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016861:Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016481:Helicobacter Infections / Q000150:complications; D016480:Helicobacter pylori; D006801:Humans; D010437:Peptic Ulcer / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D000897:Anti-Ulcer Agents; D016861:Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors