The use of NSAIDs in dentistry: a case study of gastrointestinal complications.
NSAIDs are effective at reducing mild to moderate pain and are therefore commonly prescribed in dental practice. Dental practitioners should be familiar with their indications, contra-indications and side-effects.We present the case of a 28-year-old male who had been taking two NSAIDs concurrently for dental pain which resulted in an acute upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage.


CONCLUSIONS
General Dental Practitioners need to be aware of the possible life-threatening complications when prescribing NSAIDs.
Milner
Nicola
N
Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK.
Dickenson
Andrew
A
Thomas
Adam
A
D000328:Adult; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal