Protecting the stomach from the "toxins" of NSAIDS and anti-platelet agents.
Non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and anti-platelet agents are some of the most commonly prescribed and utilized medications. There is overwhelming evidence of linking NSAIDs/anti-platelet agents to gastrointestinal toxicities, mouth to colon. In this article, we will review the effectiveness of interventions to prevent these GI-related toxicities.
Echelmeyer
Sara
S
Saint Louis University School of Medicine, USA.
Kanwal
Fasiha
F
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005753:Gastric Mucosa / Q000187:drug effects*; D006801:Humans; D007410:Intestinal Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000517:prevention & control; D007413:Intestinal Mucosa / Q000187:drug effects*; D010975:Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects*; D054328:Proton Pump Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013276:Stomach Ulcer / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000517:prevention & control; D014456:Ulcer / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000517:prevention & control
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D010975:Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors; D054328:Proton Pump Inhibitors