Anti-inflammatory agents for the treatment of musculoskeletal pain and arthritis.
Pain produced by musculoskeletal disorders commonly misconceived as having mechanical etiology often is caused by inflammatory mechanisms. Simple analgesics (ie, those that lack anti-inflammatory action) often are used to treat musculoskeletal pain when an anti-inflammatory analgesic may be more effective for the painful condition. This review addresses the anti-inflammatory agents available for the symptomatic management of common inflammatory musculoskeletal conditions including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and low back pain.
Fakata
Keri L
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University of Utah Health Sciences Center, Pharmacy Practice, 30 South 2000 East, Room 201, Salt Lake City, UT 84132, USA. Keri.fakata@hsc.utah.edu
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology*
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents