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Gastrointestinal Complication Associated with Anti-Inflammatory Drugs |
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Worldwide nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are the most frequently prescribed medications. Following is a list of the most common NSAIDs, and side effects that are associated with them.
| Risk Level |
NSAID |
Brand Name |
| Low risk: |
Ibuprofen |
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Diclofenac |
Voltaren |
| Intermediate risk: |
Aspirin |
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Sulindac |
Clinoril |
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Naproxen |
Naprosyn |
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Indomethacin |
Indocin |
| High risk: |
Tolmetin |
Tolectin |
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Piroxicam |
Feldene |
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Ketoprofen |
Orudis |
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Azapropazone |
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Some of the side effects of NSAID usage include: Gastrointestinal injury by:
a) direct toxic effect to the stomach lining b) chemical synthesis inhibition.
✓ Abnormal liver functions
✓ Kidney damage
✓Headaches
✓ Aseptic meningitis
✓ Fluid retention
SOURCE: British Medical Journal, 1996.
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