[Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and glucocorticoids for treatment of connective tissue diseases].
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and glucocorticoids (GCs) are highly valuable medication available to a physician. The clinical usefulness of NSAIDs and GCs in the management of connective tissue diseases were discussed in this review. We summarized serious adverse reactions of these drugs. In addition, recent informations of these drugs in clinical use are also introduced.
Yamamoto
Tatsuhiro
T
Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Toho University Omori Medical Center.
Kawai
Shinichi
S
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D003240:Connective Tissue Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D016861:Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007154:Immune System Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000139:chemically induced
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D016861:Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors; D005938:Glucocorticoids