Abstract
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are the most widely prescribed drugs for arthritic and musculoskelatal disorders in the US. Moreover, aspirin is effective in the prevention of myocardial infarction, graft occlusion and strike, and in the treatment of acute myocardial infarction, unstable angina pectoris and transient ischemic attacks. However, while NSAIDs are economically attractive, gastrointestinal (GI) side-effects from these drugs are common. The overall odds ratio of the risk for adverse GI events related to NSAIDs use at 2.74.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 696-699 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Israel Journal of Medical Sciences |
| Volume | 33 |
| Issue number | 10 |
| State | Published - Oct 1997 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Bleeding
- Duodenal ulcer
- Gastric ulcer
- NSAIDs
- Perforation