Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) : making safer treatment choices / by Dr Chris Cameron

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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) : making safer treatment choices / by Dr Chris Cameron

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Index New Zealand

Description

Recommends practitioners cautiously prescribe NSAIDs as despite their success in treating pain, they can be linked to detrimental effects in some patient populations. Affirms that paracetamol is generally a safer choice than NSAIDs for most illnesses. Discusses the efficacy of combined preparations of ibuprofen and paracetamol. Discusses ways to reduce risk of NSAID use in populations such as children, Maori with gout and people with gastrointestinal and cardiovascular vulnerabilities. Descri...

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Journal

Date created

Oct 2013

Creator

Cameron, Chris, (GP and Clinical Pharmacologist, Wellington Hospital)

URL

http://natlib.govt.nz/records/32467369

Related subjects

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents -- Physiological effect / Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents -- Side effects / Analgesics -- Effectiveness / Acetaminophen -- Physiological effect / Pain -- Treatment

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