Managing arthritis pain amid evolving science on pain relievers.
A new look at treatment options for managing chronic arthritis pain. With the disappearance of two COX-2 drugs from the market, and new questions about traditional NSAID medications, many clinicians are wondering just how they should proceed with patients suffering from chronic arthritis pain. Two experts on the subject share their findings and recommendations.
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001168:Arthritis / Q000150:complications*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D016861:Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D054328:Proton Pump Inhibitors; D014481:United States
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D016861:Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors; D054328:Proton Pump Inhibitors