Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: clinical issues.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) include aspirin, ibuprofen and diclofenac. They are widely prescribed to control pain and inflammation associated with disease or injury affecting joints and other tissues. The authors describe the clinical uses, mechanism of action and potential side effects. Paracetamol/acetaminophen is included in this discussion, although it is not an NSAID.
Jordan
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School of Health Science, University of Wales, Swansea. S.E.Jordan@swansea.ac.uk
White
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D000082:Acetaminophen / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000368:Aged; D018712:Analgesics, Non-Narcotic / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000145:classification / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004347:Drug Interactions; D016903:Drug Monitoring / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods; D018579:Patient Selection
D018712:Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D000082:Acetaminophen