Cardiovascular effects and the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) include the nonselective and the cyclo-oxygenase-2-specific inhibitors. These agents are used for pain associated with musculoskeletal conditions. The nonselective anti-inflammatory drugs are still widely used, and are also freely available as over-the-c...
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| description | Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) include the nonselective and the cyclo-oxygenase-2-specific inhibitors. These agents are used for pain associated with musculoskeletal conditions. The nonselective anti-inflammatory drugs are still widely used, and are also freely available as over-the-counter analgesics. However, they carry the risk of serious cardiovascular adverse effects, especially in patients who have a high, pre-existing cardiovascular risk profile. It is imperative that physicians are aware of these risk factors and choose agents that have the best benefit-to-risk profile, while taking into consideration the patient’s individual risk profile. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ebc8a4c6207c4ca4b93d057de070021c2025-08-20T03:47:10ZengAOSISSouth African Family Practice2078-61902078-62042014-02-0156110.1080/20786204.2014.108445784862Cardiovascular effects and the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugsN. Schellack0Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences University of LimpopoNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) include the nonselective and the cyclo-oxygenase-2-specific inhibitors. These agents are used for pain associated with musculoskeletal conditions. The nonselective anti-inflammatory drugs are still widely used, and are also freely available as over-the-counter analgesics. However, they carry the risk of serious cardiovascular adverse effects, especially in patients who have a high, pre-existing cardiovascular risk profile. It is imperative that physicians are aware of these risk factors and choose agents that have the best benefit-to-risk profile, while taking into consideration the patient’s individual risk profile.https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/4000cardiovascular effectsnonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugsnsaid |
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